Bukayo Saka isn’t buying the hype. The Arsenal star has told fans and pundits to calm down over claims that the Gunners are title favourites, insisting the team must stay grounded as they chase Premier League glory.
Speaking from England’s training camp during the November break, Saka dismissed the noise with a sharp reality check: “Opinions change like the weather, one week we’re unbeatable, the next we’re in crisis.”
Arsenal sit top of the table after a blistering start to the 2025/26 campaign, despite battling injuries and a packed schedule. But Saka says the secret to their success isn’t hype, it’s hard work and unity. “We’ve got a great group, everyone’s focused on the next game, not the noise outside,” he said, crediting Mikel Arteta for keeping the squad laser-focused.
His comments come after Wayne Rooney warned that the return of big names like Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz could cause selection headaches for Arteta, while Gary Neville boldly tipped Arsenal as the team to beat, with Liverpool their only real threat.
Saka, though, isn’t distracted. The 24-year-old knows how quickly fortunes can shift, and after last season’s near-miss, he’s determined to keep feet firmly on the ground.
With the North London derby against Tottenham looming on November 23, Saka’s message is simple: ignore the noise, keep the focus, and let the football do the talking.
Grounded. Mature. Unshakable. Bukayo Saka is proving he’s not just Arsenal’s star man, he’s their calm in the storm.
