Bukayo Saka Left Baffled by Arsenal Teammate After Late Wolves Win

🕓 Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bukayo Saka admits he felt baffled by Gabriel Jesus’ reaction during Arsenal’s dramatic win over Wolves at the Emirates.

Bukayo Saka momentarily looked baffled after Arsenal snatched a dramatic late victory over Wolves, admitting he did not understand why Gabriel Jesus failed to celebrate what seemed the decisive goal. The bizarre moment unfolded during a frantic finish that ultimately kept Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

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Mikel Arteta’s side controlled possession but struggled to break down a disciplined Wolves team rooted at the bottom of the table. Arsenal finally took the lead when Saka’s dangerous corner forced Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to deflect the ball into his own net.

The goal sparked debate, with replays showing Saka in an offside position during the build-up. However, officials ruled that he did not interfere with play, allowing the corner — and the goal — to stand.

VAR Decision Explained

Match of the Day pundits later confirmed the decision was correct. Under PGMOL guidelines, Saka neither challenged for the ball nor obstructed the defender’s vision. As a result, VAR did not intervene and Arsenal’s opener remained valid.

Danny Murphy acknowledged Saka’s offside position but agreed it had no impact on Wolves’ ability to clear the danger.

Just when Arsenal appeared set for a routine victory, Wolves stunned the Emirates in stoppage time. Tolu Arokodare rose unmarked to head home an equaliser, silencing the home crowd and threatening to derail Arsenal’s title momentum.

The goal triggered anxiety inside the stadium, with Arsenal facing the prospect of dropping crucial points yet again late in a match.

Arsenal responded immediately. Saka whipped another dangerous ball into the box, creating chaos in the Wolves defence. Initially, it appeared Gabriel Jesus had nodded the ball home, but replays later confirmed it was an own goal by Yerson Mosquera.

Jesus’ muted reaction caught Saka off guard.

Speaking after the match, Saka admitted he was baffled by his teammate’s response.

“I didn’t know why Gabby wasn’t celebrating. I thought he scored, but I think it was an own goal,” Saka explained.

Despite the confusion, the England international praised the team’s resilience, admitting it felt good to finally be on the right side of late drama after recent disappointments.

Saka Highlights Arsenal’s Mentality

Saka stressed that the result reflected Arsenal’s growing character.

“That shows the mentality we have — not giving up until the end. At home, we have to make teams understand it’s hard to come here,” he said.

While pleased with the points, Saka conceded the performance fell short of Arsenal’s usual standards and admitted the team must improve.

The victory keeps Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table, though Manchester City retain a game in hand. With a busy schedule easing slightly, Saka welcomed the chance for recovery as Arsenal prepare for a tough away trip to Everton.

The Wolves win may have been messy, but moments like these often define title-challenging seasons — even if they briefly leave star players scratching their heads.

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