He’s The Player That You Need If Arsenal Are To Mount A Title Challenge, And If He Stays Fit, They Have Every Chance To Win The Title. I Wish I Played With Him In My Era”. It’s Limitless What This Guy Can Do” – Ian Wright Praises Arsenal Star Who Remains Critical In Gunners’ Title Hopes.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has emphasized the vital role of midfielder Bukayo Saka in Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title this season. Wright’s remarks followed Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, August 24, which moved the Gunners up to third place in the league standings.

Arsenal continued their strong start to the campaign with back-to-back 2-0 wins, first against Wolverhampton Wanderers and then against Villa. While Saka did not score in the Villa game, he played a key role by assisting Thomas Partey for Arsenal’s second goal, sealing the victory. Leandro Trossard had opened the scoring earlier in the second half.

This marked a historic moment for Arsenal, as it was only the third time in the club’s history, and the first in 53 years, that they had won their opening two league matches without conceding a goal. The last time they accomplished such a feat was 100 years ago, further underscoring the significance of this achievement.

Pundit Jamie Redknapp echoed Wright’s views on Saka, praising the young star’s talent and work ethic. Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp highlighted Saka as an indispensable figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad, stating that Arsenal’s title hopes rest heavily on his shoulders. He added that if Saka remains fit, the Gunners have a strong chance of challenging for the title.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased with his team’s performance against Aston Villa, praising their courage and ability to adapt to the opposition’s defensive tactics. The victory was especially sweet given that Villa had derailed Arsenal’s title hopes with a win at the Emirates last season. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Arteta commended his players for stepping up when needed and praised goalkeeper David Raya for his crucial role in preserving the clean sheet.

With their strong start to the season, Arsenal are rekindling hopes of ending their 21-year title drought. Arteta’s blend of youthful talent, such as Saka, and experienced players has positioned the team as genuine title contenders once again. Maintaining momentum and keeping key players like Saka fit will be essential as the season progresses.

Arsenal’s next challenge will be against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 31, as they aim to solidify their position among the league’s early frontrunners.