December 19th 2024.
Bukayo Saka, the rising star from Arsenal, recently shared his determination to get his hands on the Premier League trophy. Saka revealed that narrowly missing out on the title for two consecutive seasons has been a devastating experience for him.
The Gunners, who were the runners-up to Manchester City in the 2023-24 and 2022-23 seasons, are once again in the fight for the top spot this year. It has been 20 years since Arsenal last lifted the Premier League trophy, under the guidance of the legendary Arsene Wenger.
In the current 2024-25 campaign, the competition for the top spot is not just between Arsenal and Manchester City. Teams like Liverpool and Chelsea are also in the mix, making it a tough race for the title. After playing 16 games, Arsenal is currently in third place, six points behind the leaders Liverpool and one spot below Chelsea.
When asked about his thoughts on missing out on the last two top-flight titles, Saka expressed his frustration to the BBC, saying, "It's horrible, I'll be honest. It's just that extra fuel for me and extra motivation. I want to get it over the line this season and try to lift the trophy, for sure."
Saka further added that watching Manchester City win six out of the last seven Premier League titles has only fueled his desire to bring the trophy home this year. He explained, "You work the whole season and you're so close, you've literally got one hand on the trophy, you're in the final or you're right there to win the Premier League, or whatever trophy you're competing for that season, and then you don't win it. It's like the whole year's work and nothing to show for it."
Despite dropping points in their last two Premier League games against Everton and Fulham, Saka believes that Arsenal is ready to take the next step and win the title. He stated, "The last two seasons we've competed for the league and come very close. We're also back in the Champions League, we have some experience there now, so we feel we're ready to compete for every trophy. We really want to take that next step and try to win something."
With their next game against Crystal Palace, Saka is determined to help his team secure a victory and continue their quest for the Premier League trophy. He concluded, "We have the drive and determination to go all the way this year and bring the trophy back to Arsenal."
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