Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka spoke to fans and teammates on May 19, 2026, as the club celebrated its first Premier League title in 22 years.
The 24-year-old delivered the remarks inside the Arsenal training facility in London, hours after the championship was confirmed. Saka addressed the criticism the team received during the two-decade wait for league success, telling supporters that the victory answered years of doubt from rivals and commentators.
The title was secured on May 19, 2026, when Manchester City drew 1-1 away at Bournemouth. Arsenal had beaten Burnley 1-0 at home 24 hours earlier, moving to 82 points for the 2025-26 season. The result meant City could no longer catch Mikel Arteta’s side, ending Arsenal’s wait for a league crown that dated back to the 2003-04 “Invincibles” campaign. Players and staff gathered at London Colney following the City result, where celebrations included champagne and speeches from senior squad members.
In his message, Saka referenced the long period of mockery aimed at the club. “For 22 years, they were laughing and joking, but they’re not laughing anymore. Now, it’s going to shine bright,” he said as teammates and staff celebrated.
Lewis-Skelly also spoke, pushing back at the “bottlers” label that had followed Arsenal in recent seasons. Saka made 31 league appearances during the campaign, while the team recorded four consecutive wins to close the season. The club’s last league title was in 2004, making this the first championship for Arteta as manager.