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 English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Premier League awards for Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has been voted the Premier League Player of the Month for March, fighting off strong competition from around the division.
Martin Odegaard of Norway during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Gibraltar and Norway on March 24, 2021, in Gibraltar. Photo: Vegard Wivestad Grott / BILDBYRAN

Arsenal players on international duty: Results in full

With 15 Arsenal players called up for international duty in March, we break down their schedules and highlight key matches for fans to watch.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ready to announce new 5-year Saka contract

Arsenal are ready to announce a new deal for Bukayo Saka worth close to £300k a week when including all bonuses, according to a report.
Bukayo Saka holding the Player of the Match award with England (Photo via England on Twitter)

Pundit argues Saka is world’s best right-winger

Chris Sutton believes Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world this season, after Saka's Player of the Match performance for England.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

“I’m here to help him – but not on Sunday”: Saka on Zinchenko

Bukayo Saka says he's ready to help Oleksandr Zinchenko in any way he can, except during their game on Sunday afternoon.
Bukayo Saka with the Young Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards for 2023 (Photo via TheLFAOfficial)

Bukayo Saka wins award for his off-field work

Bukayo Saka won the Football Black List award for his off-field work this week, sending a message of thanks through social media.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard react after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal nominations for Premier League Player of the Month

Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard have been nominated for the Premier League's Player of the Month award for March.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka to become Arsenal’s top earner, Saliba nears extension

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is poised to become the club's highest-paid player, with William Saliba also close to extending his contract.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Latest on Bukayo Saka’s imminent new contract

Bukayo Saka verbally accepted a new contract at Arsenal weeks ago, and it's now just a matter of sorting out the details and signing it.

3 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week

Three Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week after the win against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates his successful goal during the Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, on March 19, 2023. (Photo credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka’s comments on White send message to Southgate

Bukayo Saka lauded the partnership between himself and Ben White on Sunday, just days after the right-back was overlooked by Gareth Southgate for England.
Crystal Palace's French manager Patrick Vieira (R) embraces Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 18, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta sends message to Patrick Vieira

Mikel Arteta extends his best wishes to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira after his recent dismissal from Crystal Palace. Discover Arteta's thoughts on the tricky fixture and his team's dominant performance.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates his successful goal during the Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, on March 19, 2023. (Photo credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal flash title credentials with Crystal Palace win

Arsenal bounce back from their European defeat, dominating Crystal Palace in a 4-1 win, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Ben White of England looks on during the England Training Session at Al Wakrah Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ben White left out of England squad as 2 get call ups

Arsenal's Ben White misses out on England call-up, while Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale secure their spots in Gareth Southgate's squad for March internationals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts after their goal is ruled offside during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Attacking Arsenal players top fouls but fewer cards

In years gone by, it feels like it was guaranteed that the players making the most fouls were our defenders who were constantly having to make last-ditch challenges, but things look very different under Mikel Arteta.
Mikel Arteta with the Manager of the Year award at the London Football Awards for 2023 (Photo via TheLFAOfficial)

5 winners as Arsenal dominate London Football Awards 2023

Arsenal reign supreme at the 2023 London Football Awards, with several of the club's key figures picking up major honours.
Novikov restaurant

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka go out for dinner

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and winger Bukayo Saka were spotted dining together at high-end London restaurant Novikov following the team's late victory over Bournemouth. The reason for their dinner is unknown, but some speculate that a new contract for Saka, whose current deal expires next year, may have been on the menu.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saka’s ambition: Winning Premier League and Champions League.

Bukayo Saka says his personal sporting ambition is to win the Premier League and the Champions League, after tasting trophy success with the FA Cup.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls walks away whilst holding the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

How to vote as Saka is nominated for Player of the Month award

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the PFA Premier League Fans' Player of the Month award for February, after another strong run of games.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsdale makes confident claim about Bukayo Saka’s contract

Aaron Ramsdale thinks there's nothing to worry about with Bukayo Saka's contract, and the winger will be at Arsenal for a long time.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal controls walks away whilst holding the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal agreed Saka mega-deal before World Cup

Arsenal made significant progress on a new deal for Bukayo Saka just before the winger left for the World Cup, with claims it was verbally agreed before the tournament.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal following the VAR check during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Everton: Martinelli scores 2 as Gunners move 5 points with record 100th...

Arsenal's title surge resumed in emphatic fashion as they recorded a commanding 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Everton at the Emirates.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) speaks to Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta on Saka, referees, injuries, new contracts and more

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on his squad ahead of their game against Leicester on Saturday when he met with the press on Friday morning.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Bukayo Saka and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrate after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree new £200kpw+ Bukayo Saka deal

Arsenal have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Bukayo Saka to extend his contract to June 2028.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 18, 2023. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka just ahead of Willian in weekly Power Rankings

The Premier League witnessed yet another action-packed weekend, with Arsenal moving back to the top of the table after their incredible comeback win against Aston Villa. Manchester City, on the other hand, stumbled against Nottingham Forest, losing two more valuable points in the title race. While there were many impressive displays from various players, it's time to look at the top 10 in this week's Power Rankings.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka and Jorginho of Arsenal clash with Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Why 4 Arsenal starters missed training on Monday

A number of Arsenal's key players weren't in training on Monday, but this was largely just due to a recovery day.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka and Jorginho of Arsenal clash with Emi Buendia of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal star calls for Bukayo Saka referee protection

Oleksandr Zinchenko thinks the referees need to do more to protect Bukayo Saka being targeted by opponents.
Arsenal's Italian midfielder Jorginho (C) celebrates with teammates after his shot ends up in the net, rebounding off Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for an own-goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 18, 2023. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players make Teams of the Week

Five Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week for the Gunners' comeback win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Amario Cozier-Duberry celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

‘Next Saka’ set for Arsenal first-team involvement again

Amario Cozier-Duberry looks set to continue his involvement with the Arsenal first-team as he pushes to become the "next Bukayo Saka".
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka poses upon arrival to attend the 2022 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 17, 2022. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal receive London Football Awards nominations in 6 categories

Arsenal have received nominations in six different categories ahead of the London Football Awards for 2023, with the ceremony to take place in March.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R) and Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) celebrate their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 31, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Talks progressing positively on 2 more Arsenal contract extensions

After Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal are working on new contracts for William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, with talks progressing positively.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka among top Black football influencers

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has been selected as one of the most influential Black individuals in British football as part of the Football Black List.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka up for 2 Premier League awards

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the Premier League's Goal of the Month award for January, in addition to being a contender for Player of the Month.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players at risk of suspension against Manchester United

Three Arsenal players will be at risk of a yellow-card suspension when they play against Manchester United at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players make Premier League Teams of the Week

Five Arsenal players made it into the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week after a big derby day win away to Tottenham Hotspur.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players nominated for FIFA Team of the Year

Three Arsenal players are among the nominees for the FIFA 23 Team of the Year, here's how you can vote for them.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after teammate (L) Eddie Nketiah scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players nominated for Player of the Month

Arsenal have nominated their four contenders for the men's Player of the Month for December, with Mikel Arteta's attacking quartet all getting the nod.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka reacts as he warms up prior to the FA Cup third round football match between Oxford United and Arsenal at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, west of London, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka update after Oxford win

Mikel Arteta reassured Arsenal fans that Bukayo Saka is 'fine' after the winger was substituted as the Gunners beat Oxford United in the FA Cup to set up a fourth round tie against Manchester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Bukayo Saka of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players & manager up for Premier League monthly awards

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Mikel Arteta have all been nominated for the Premier League's monthly awards.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces Bukayo Saka of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal trigger Bukayo Saka contract extension option

Arsenal have triggered a contract extension option in Bukayo Saka's deal to take it to 2024, following a couple of other recent extensions.