Bukayo Saka holds the key to Arsenal's destiny in their final four matches, according to Paul Scholes. The Manchester United legend believes the England winger's return to full fitness could prove decisive as Arsenal chase a Premier League title and prepare for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.
Arsenal currently sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, though Pep Guardiola's side have a game in hand. Before facing PSG in European football's showpiece event, Arteta's side must navigate fixtures against West Ham United, Burnley, and Crystal Palace. The north London club are within touching distance of their first domestic title in two decades, and the winger's form could be the difference between success and heartbreak.
Saka's Injury Resurrection
Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes praised Saka's impact after overcoming a significant injury absence. "I think Saka is the biggest difference," the pundit stated. "He's fresh because when he was playing before his injury, he wasn't the same person. This injury has done him a world of good, hasn't it? He could be the one in the last four or five games." The 24-year-old right-winger has registered 11 goals and 8 assists across 46 appearances this season—a remarkable return given his fitness struggles.
Roy Keane echoed Scholes' assessment, noting that Saka and captain Martin Odegaard have been crucial to Arsenal's recent resurgence after their injury layoffs. Both players spent time on the sidelines but have now rediscovered their sharpness at a critical juncture. Their availability for the title run-in and European football's grand stage represents a significant advantage for Mikel Arteta's side as they pursue a historic double.
With four matches remaining, Arsenal's margin for error is minimal. Saka's combination of creativity, goal-scoring ability, and defensive work rate could prove the catalyst that transforms a title race into a coronation and carries them past PSG's defending European champions in the final.
