Bukayo Saka delivers bold three-word Arsenal message following Mikel Arteta’s title confession

Bukayo Saka wore the captain’s armband during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, stepping in for the injured Martin Odegaard. Following the setback, Saka broke his silence, sharing a message on social media after Alexander Isak’s goal handed Newcastle the win, a result that hurt Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions.

With Arsenal at risk of dropping to sixth place by weekend’s end—should Aston Villa and Chelsea capitalize on their slip—Unai Emery’s Aston Villa face Tottenham, while Chelsea takes on Manchester United. Regardless of other results, Arsenal now face a considerable challenge in the title race, trailing leaders Liverpool by seven points, with Liverpool two points clear of Manchester City.

Saka, expressing his frustration after the match, posted a graphic to his Instagram story, captioned: “We stick together!” Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, analyzed the game in post-match comments, noting Arsenal’s strong start and initial control. However, he acknowledged that one key play changed the momentum, allowing Newcastle to pull the game into their preferred style, which Arsenal struggled to break through. Despite a few late chances, Arteta admitted it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome.

When questioned about Arsenal’s title hopes, Arteta refrained from discussing it, emphasizing instead the importance of responding with their best performance in upcoming matches, specifically against Inter on Wednesday. He noted, “It’s not about the title; it’s about showing our best each week. Today, we didn’t show our best.”