**Emmanuel Petit says Bukayo Saka’s return to full fitness could prove pivotal in Arsenal winning both the Premier League and Champions League.**
The winger had been sidelined with an Achilles [**injury**](https://goonernews.com/blog/arsenal-injury-news-west-ham-fixture/) before making his comeback against Newcastle United last month, and Petit thinks the Gunners may have ended the season with nothing if they hadn’t managed to get Saka back out on the pitch:
“We can see now how badly Saka was missed; his return might be what wins Arsenal the Premier League and the Champions League.”
“Without him, it could’ve been nothing. I think he’s mentally and physically fresh. He’s got some life in his legs. Arteta is managing him carefully because you cannot take any risks with him.”
“They still have four games to play, three in the Premier League and one Champions League final.”
Saka makes those around him play better
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While the 24-year-old’s goals and assists are very important to the team, it is his telepathic understanding with some of his teammates that really makes him a standout player.
Would Ben White have had one of his best games of the campaign against Atletico earlier this week without Saka being on the pitch? Probably not.
Captain Martin Odegaard also seems to perform better with Saka in the starting eleven. The Norwegian international knows instinctively when his teammate is going to make a run in behind the defence.
What are the odds of Arsenal winning 2 trophies?
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The Gunners are currently priced at 6/4 to lift both the Premier League title and the Champions League this campaign, which is pretty short odds.
While they are in control of their own destiny domestically, they remain firm underdogs in Europe, with current holders Paris Saint-Germain seen as favourites to retain their crown.
[**Read more about the Arsenal First Team Squad for 2025/26 here**](https://goonernews.com/blog/arsenal-first-team-squad/)