Arsenal players have been drawing on their Christian faith to build team unity and mental resilience, winger Noni Madueke has said.

After scoring against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, he credited prayer and Bible study with helping the squad stay close on and off the pitch.

Around ten Arsenal players, including Madueke, Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, and Eberechi Eze, have formed a group nicknamed the "Bible Brothers."

Madueke told the Premier League in December 2025 that the group prays before games and holds Bible studies at team hotels. “We believe that we have God fighting for us… it just brings us closer together,” he said.

Jurrien Timber, nicknamed ‘Pastor Timber’ by fans, told The Athletic that his Christian faith is central to his life. “For me, it is a way of life… it brings unity and understanding,” he said.

Timber has also posted Bible verses on X before matches, explaining that they “just come to me as I’m speaking to team-mates or to people around me, like my family and friends”.

Bukayo Saka told GQ in 2022 that religion is a big part of his life. “I normally try to memorise the messages and take them into my life… the Bible my father gave me is one of my most essential belongings,” he said.

Manager Mikel Arteta told TNT Sports that the players’ faith strengthens their mental well-being and team bonds.

Arsenal who have been leading the Premier League with 33 points from 14 games, remain unbeaten in Champions League group play, and are in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

The club also supports players of other faiths and none. In March 2024, former midfielder Mohamed Elneny opened Arsenal’s first multi-faith prayer room, telling Arsenal.com, “Having this space to contemplate and pray will change the lives of future Arsenal players. I am really grateful to the staff and everyone involved in making this happen.”