Bukayo Saka has played down talk of mounting pressure after Arsenal F.C. surrendered a 2–0 lead to draw 2–2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. on February 18, 2026. Softfootball understands that the result dealt a blow to Arsenal’s hopes of opening a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League table.
As reported by transfer guru Fabrizo Romano via his official X handle, Saka acknowledged they need to do the basics right. The winger, who recently signed a new long-term deal keeping him at the Emirates until June 2031, insisted the squad must remain focused and composed amid growing scrutiny.
Bukayo Saka: “Pressure? I don’t think about all of that. I just I think we need to just get back to our level”. “Do the basics right, we’ve got more than enough quality in this team to win games, especially the games where we’ve been dropping points recently”.
The Gunners appeared in full control for large spells at Molineux but were undone late on by debutant Tom Edozie, whose equaliser exposed Arsenal’s recent vulnerability in holding onto leads. Dropping two points in a game they largely dominated intensifies the title race, especially with rivals such as Manchester City F.C. closely tracking their progress.
Arsenal now face renewed pressure as the title battle tightens.
