Tag: Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka plays for Arsenal Football Club. The English forward is a product of the Arsenal Academy system. Saka wears the number 7 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 5, 2001.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 31, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jamal Musiala & Robert Pires talk about Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka's name has been in the media a lot this week, with Jamal Musiala praising him but former Gunner Robert Pires suggesting he lacks consistency.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm new Mikel Arteta deal

Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, solidifying his leadership and marking a new chapter in the club's pursuit of English and European success.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s 13 internationals got on in September

With the September international break coming to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 13 call-ups got on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta agrees new 3-year Arsenal contract, huge payrise expected

Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year Arsenal contract, securing his future at the club until 2027, in a deal that could make him one of the top-paid managers.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal interacts with match referee Chris Kavanagh after being shown a second yellow card during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Review panel upholds Declan Rice red card as correct decision

The Key Match Incidents panel has upheld the decision to red card Declan Rice during Arsenal's match against Brighton, declaring the decision correct.
Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Ecuador, at the Major Antônio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal September international results so far including 2 injuries

Arsenal received 13 call-ups for the September international break, and most of their fixtures have now been completed.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta building a team of leaders and captains at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is building a team of leaders at Arsenal, with Kai Havertz becoming Germany's vice-captain and Bukayo Saka taking on a leadership role with England.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm August Player of the Month

Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has won their August Player of the Month award.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup final between Arsenal and and Lyon, at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 11, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal receive 3 nominations for Premier League monthly awards

Arsenal have received two nominations for Player of the Month and one for Manager of the Month from the Premier League in August.
England's Bukayo Saka kicks the ball and scores during the penalty shootout at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Bukayo Saka promoted to England leadership group

Bukayo Saka was part of England's unofficial leadership group at Euro 2024, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal hands the Captains armband to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players & 2 ex-Gunners nominated for Ballon d’Or

Four Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or, with the nominees confirmed on Wednesday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Raya of Arsenal warms up prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Month

Three Arsenal players have featured in WhoScored's Team of the Month for August, following the first three fixtures of the new Premier League campaign.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty-spot during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Fixture list for Arsenal’s 13 September internationals

Arsenal have received 13 call-ups for the September international break, with a number of their usual internationals left out for various reasons.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mates Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Havertz hits 18 goal contributions in 17 games as Saka hails connection

Arsenal's Kai Havertz reaches 18 goal contributions in his last 17 games, with Bukayo Saka assisting the latest. Their partnership is becoming key to Arsenal's success.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Declan Rice of Arsenal interacts with match referee Chris Kavanagh after being shown a second yellow card during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Saka bemoans inconsistent refereeing after Rice red card

Bukayo Saka has bemoaned the inconsistency of Chris Kavanagh’s officiating after he showed a red card to Declan Rice in Arsenal’s match against Brighton on Saturday.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal take revenge with 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Arsenal avenged last season’s setbacks by defeating Aston Villa 2-0. Arteta’s men sealed a vital win with Trossard and Raya starring in a revenge-fuelled performance.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

After talks, door opened for Arsenal to sign cut-price Juventus winger

Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as new manager Thiago Motta confirmed he's not in his plans.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka takes a corner kick during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup final between Arsenal and and Lyon, at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 11, 2024. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

“It’s crazy”: AC Milan star compares Saka now to academy days

Former Gunner Yunus Musah insists that Bukayo Saka stands out even more in men's football than he did in the youth game.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Alan Shearer and Ian Wright attend the Premier League Hall of Fame 2022 on April 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for eSC)

Top pundit adamant Arsenal can win Premier League

Alan Shearer believes Arsenal can definitely win the Premier League this season, and he singled out Bukayo Saka for praise from the opening win over Wolves.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make Premier League Teams of the Week

Two Arsenal players have made it into both the BBC and the WhoScored Premier League Teams of the Week after the opening round of fixtures.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 07: Bukayo Saka of England during the international friendly match between England and Iceland at Wembley Stadium on June 07, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Police drop Bukayo Saka racist abuse probe because of social media refusal

The Metropolitan Police were forced to abandon an investigation into racist abuse against Arsenal's Bukayo Saka after social media platform X refused to cooperate.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Declan Rice of Arsenal shows appreciation to the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Declan Rice reveals hilarious Arsenal nickname

Arsenal's Declan Rice embraces his new nickname, while teammates reveal their Olympic ambitions.
A general view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal bans 24 fans for tragedy chanting, assault, and online abuse

Arsenal has banned 24 fans for various offences, including tragedy chanting, assault, and online abuse, demonstrating their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal star nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year for 2023/24, having already won the award in the 2022/23 campaign.
Bukayo Saka and David Raya in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

5 Arsenal players return to training pre-Leverkusen friendly

The last five Arsenal internationals have returned to training at London Colney, ahead of the Gunners' final two pre-season friendlies.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal in talks with Federico Chiesa’s agent

Arsenal is in talks with Federico Chiesa's agent, with a potential deal worth €40-50 million being discussed.
England's Bukayo Saka kicks the ball and scores during the penalty shootout at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Saka, Rice, Raya: Arsenal training comeback date set

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya are all set to return to training this weekend, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 4, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka spotted in LA where Arsenal are holding pre-season camp

Bukayo Saka has been pictured in Los Angeles while Arsenal undertake a training camp in the city, but he hasn't linked up with his club teammates yet.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal ask Juventus if 26yo winger is available

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The Gunners are in need of attacking reinforcements and have inquired about the Italian international's availability.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Leicester open £15m winger talks

Arsenal is in talks over Reiss Nelson joining Leicester City on loan with an obligation to buy. The deal could see Nelson reunite with former England U19s coach Steve Cooper.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Bukayo Saka of England is consoled by Anthony Gordon after defeat during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka praised by media despite Euro 2024 final defeat

Bukayo Saka has received praise for his performance in the Euro 2024 final despite England's eventual defeat to Spain.
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka fights for the ball with England's Bukayo Saka during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

Bukayo Saka praises Granit Xhaka after lovely post-match moment

Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka shared a nice moment after England's Euro 2024 victory over Switzerland on Saturday, and Saka praised his former teammate's humility afterwards.
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates scoring the team's third penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Manchester United forward sends heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka

Jadon Sancho praised Bukayo Saka for exorcising the demons of their Euro 2020 penalty shootout defeat with Saturday's victory over Switzerland.
England's head coach Gareth Southgate speaks to Bukayo Saka after his substitution during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Serbia and England at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka set to change position again for England vs Switzerland

Bukayo Saka is in line to start as a wing-back for England against Switzerland, with Gareth Southgate changing his formation for the match.
England's Bukayo Saka controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Serbia and England at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka rejects left-back role for England at Euro 2024

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has rejected the idea of playing left-back for England at Euro 2024, adding to Gareth Southgate's selection woes.

Which Arsenal players made Euro 2024 last-16 & who will they face?

Leandro Trossard became the last of eight Arsenal players to make the last-16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday night, with three players now eliminated.
France's defender William Saliba arrives to take part in the French team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal international left behind by team bus after Euros fixture

William Saliba was left behind by the France team bus on Tuesday as Euro 2024's groups C and D wrapped up their fixtures.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Declan Rice of England reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

“We are all so desperate”: Declan Rice makes England plea

Arsenal's Declan Rice calls for England to relax and play their natural game amidst mounting pressure at Euro 2024.
England's head coach Gareth Southgate speaks to Bukayo Saka after his substitution during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Serbia and England at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal internationals set to start for England vs Denmark

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are set to continue their runs in the England team on Friday, according to a report.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Jorginho of Italy runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Euro 2024 roundup: 9 Arsenal players feature

Nine Arsenal players have featured in the opening round of Euro 2024 fixtures, with only two having to settle for a spot on the bench.