Sol Campbell’s Bold Bukayo Saka Snub Sparks Arsenal Debate
So, there’s been some buzzing news that’s got Arsenal fans talking—Sol Campbell, a true Invincible and club legend, has stirred the pot with his recent combined XI of the 2003-04 Invincibles and the current Arsenal squad. And the big headline? He left out Bukayo Saka. Yeah, let that sink in for a second.
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When asked to name his ideal eleven blending the dominant force of Wenger’s unbeaten warriors with Mikel Arteta’s youthful and hungry side, Campbell chose to go full retro—picking only Invincibles. And right-wing? No Saka. He gave the nod to Robert Pires, praising his insane technical prowess and trademark shooting style. According to Sol, Pires could shoot harder with the inside of his foot than most could with their laces. That’s quite the compliment—and quite the snub.
Now, don’t get me wrong—Robert Pires was a magician. Elegant, deadly, and a massive part of that historic unbeaten season. But the omission of Saka, especially with the level he’s been playing at, is bold. Saka’s been Arsenal’s beating heart in recent seasons. He’s played over 250 games for the club and is just 23. That’s already 68 goals and 70 assists. For context, Pires played 284 games with 84 goals and 63 assists. The numbers are neck-and-neck. In fact, Saka’s already surpassed Pires in assists.
Sure, Sol Campbell’s selections come from a place of loyalty and respect for a team that literally never lost a league match all season. But what he’s also done—perhaps unintentionally—is fire up a new conversation. Where does Bukayo Saka rank in the grand history of Arsenal? Could he eventually surpass the Invincibles in legacy?
Truth is, Saka still has time. A lot of it. And if this current Arsenal side continues to push for titles—like they’re doing this season in the Premier League and Champions League—those comparisons will only heat up. Sol might be sticking with the past for now, but Saka’s story is still being written. And by the looks of it, he’s on course to become a legend in his own right. Maybe even one to rival—or surpass—the greats of 2004.
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