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.

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.

With the September international break coming to an end, let’s take a look at how Arsenal’s 13 call-ups got on.

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.

The Key Match Incidents panel has upheld the decision to red card Declan Rice during Arsenal’s match against Brighton, declaring the decision correct.

Arsenal received 13 call-ups for the September international break, and most of their fixtures have now been completed.

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.

Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has won their August Player of the Month award.

Arsenal have received two nominations for Player of the Month and one for Manager of the Month from the Premier League in August.

Bukayo Saka was part of England’s unofficial leadership group at Euro 2024, according to a report.

Four Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or, with the nominees confirmed on Wednesday night.

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.

Arsenal have received 13 call-ups for the September international break, with a number of their usual internationals left out for various reasons.

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.

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.

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.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as new manager Thiago Motta confirmed he’s not in his plans.

Former Gunner Yunus Musah insists that Bukayo Saka stands out even more in men’s football than he did in the youth game.

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.

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.