Champions League or Premier League? Bukayo Saka Discloses the Trophy Arsenal Prefer

Champions League or Premier League? Bukayo Saka Discloses the Trophy Arsenal Prefer

Fred Kennedy
March 13, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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  • Arsenal are gunning for two major titles this season, including the UCL
  • Bukayo Saka has opened up which of the two trophies he wants to win
  • The North Londoners are through to the last eight of the European Cup

Bukayo Saka has disclosed the trophy Arsenal prefer between the Champions League and the Premier League.

After a brilliant run under Mikel Arteta this season, the Gunners are firmly in the two competitions.

The North Londoners secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday night after eliminating FC Porto in the last 16 via a penalty shoot-out.

Arsenal stars celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out during the UEFA Champions League match against FC Porto at Emirates Stadium. Photo by David Price.
Arsenal stars celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out during the UEFA Champions League match against FC Porto at Emirates Stadium. Photo by David Price.
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The tie had to be settled via the shoot-outs at the Emirates Stadium after the fixture ended in a 1-1 aggregate.

Arteta's men also sit top of the Premier League title on goal difference with only 10 games left to end the season.

Given their current form, Arsenal stands a realistic chance of winning both trophies at the end of the season.

Saka discloses preference between EPL and CL

After the Gunners' win on Tuesday, club legend Thierry Henry asked Saka which of the two trophies he would prefer to win.

The Englishman gave a pointed response to the question before clarifying that he would actually prefer his side to win both trophies.

"If I had to choose, this season, I’d say the Premier League," Saka said via Metro UK.
"But I want, both, I want both," he quickly added.

Arsenal will be back in action against Manchester City in the Premier League at the end of March.

The Etihad showdown has been touted as a possible title decider, with City also firmly in the run for the domestic title.

Only one point separates top-placed Arsenal and the Citizens, who sit third.

Saka's durability secrets

Previously, Sports Brief also reported on Saka's secret to keeping fit, with four key factors named - his professionalism, genetic advantage and education, while the other is Nigerian diets.

The England international's parents are Nigerians, and his mother's homemade delicacy of jollof rice and plantain, which is his favourites, was also named as part of his secrets.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.