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.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Saka: Arteta has a strategy to get us winning trophies again

Bukayo Saka says Mikel Arteta has his own philosophy to get Arsenal back winning trophies again, and the players just need to get on board.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Andreas Pereira of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka admits he has a choice to make

Bukayo Saka hasn't decided if he'll play for England or Nigeria internationally, having featured for the former at youth level.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Yerry Mina of Everton tackles Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on December 21, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal player ratings vs Everton: Young defenders impress in drab draw

Arsenal kept a clean sheet for the first time since October 6th in a boring 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Kolasinac out until January plus Ozil, Holding & Bellerin injury updates

Sead Kolasinac picked up an ankle ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend, and he won't return to full training until January.
A supporter of China's Muslim Uighur minority holds a placard of Arsenal's Turkish origin German midfielder Mesut Ozil reading "Thanks for being our voice" past flags of East Turkestan during a demonstration at Beyazid square in Istanbul on December 14, 2019. - Arsenal's Mesut Ozil, a German footballer of Turkish origin, expressed on December 14, 2019 support for Uighurs in Xinjiang and criticised Muslim countries for their failure to speak up for them. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

New manager imminent & more: What’s hot, what’s not in Arsenal land

Another week has passed us by, so I thought it might be an idea to try and find the hottest and worst things in Arsenal's world this week.
LIEGE, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 12: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with teammate Alexandre Lacazette during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Standard Liege and Arsenal FC at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on December 12, 2019 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Freddie Ljungberg: I think Saka was a bit upset with me

After Arsenal topped their Europa League group on Tuesday, Freddie Ljungberg joked that Bukayo Saka wasn't too happy with him pre-game.
LIEGE, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 12: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Standard Liege and Arsenal FC at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on December 12, 2019 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka hits form at the right time after Pepe injury

Bukayo Saka won Arsenal a point with a goal and an assist against Standard Liege on Thursday, and he may have to step up now in the potential absence of Nicolas Pepe.
LIEGE, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 12: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group F match between Standard Liege and Arsenal FC at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on December 12, 2019 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

11 things I noticed as Arsenal seal top spot in Europa League group

Arsenal sealed top spot in their group and ensured a more favourable draw for the knock-out round of the Europa League, but it was not pretty.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

Arsenal’s England Youth International Roundup: 6 goals, 5 assists, another positive break

Arsenal youngsters managed a total of 11 goal contributions for the England youth teams over the break, in spite of the absence of a couple of big names.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

Goal highlights: Saka scores and John-Jules racks up hat-trick of assists

Tyreece John-Jules racked up a hat-trick of assists and Bukayo Saka scored in a 5-0 win for the England u19s against Macedonia on Saturday.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

Bukayo Saka and former Gunner Xavier Amaechi involved in the goals for England u19s’...

Bukayo Saka provided an assist for the England u19s' second goal in a 4-0 win over Luxembourg on Wednesday, with former Gunner Xavier Amaechi also involved in the goals.
Reiss Nelson with England (Photo via TheFA.com)

Full fixture schedule for the 11 Arsenal players called up for England youth teams

Arsenal have had 11 players called up for the England youth teams over the upcoming international break, so let's have a look at all those called up and their fixtures.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 29, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s top-5 chance creators this season as Unai Emery’s side struggle creatively

Arsenal dropped points against Wolves on Saturday, and one of the main talking points afterwards was the disparity in chances created by the two sides.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: David Luiz of Arsenal with Calum Chambers of Arsenal at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on October 06, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz talks about living for his teammates’ success

David Luiz has emphasised the importance of helping others and living to make his teammates happy, something we've already seen behind the scenes with Arsenal's newest signing.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Andreas Pereira of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka on Lacazette’s return: I want everyone to come back and do the...

Bukayo Saka insists he just wants everyone playing their best for Arsenal, amid questions about fears that Alexandre Lacazette will take his place.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Joe Willock: Bukayo Saka is an amazing player – I’m sure he’ll be in...

Joe Willock says his Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka is an amazing player who he's sure will be in the England u21 squad one day.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

England u21 boss confirms u19 international Bukayo Saka is in their thinking

England u21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is on their radar after he watched the winger in person last month.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Premier League introduce Young Player of the Season award: Which Arsenal players are eligible?

The Premier League have introduced a Young Player of the Season award for this season, so let's have a look at the Arsenal stars who are in contention for it.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Negotiations ‘well underway’ for new long-term contract for Bukayo Saka

Arsenal and Bukayo Saka are well underway in negotiations over a new long-term contract, according to reports.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Andreas Pereira of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Keown suggests Pépé could block Saka’s development – which makes no sense

Martin Keown thinks Nicolas Pépé could block Bukayo Saka’s development, even though the pair don’t play in the same position.

11 Arsenal youth international call-ups: Plus their full chronological fixture schedule

England have today announced all the call-ups for their youth sides over the international break, with a number of Arsenal players involved.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Joe Willock of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal of the game with teammate Hector Bellerin during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

What Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin will change for Arsenal under Unai Emery

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Standard Liege on Thursday night, Matthew Wade discussed the possible team on this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, and what that mean for how Arsenal play.
TELFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal in the changing room after the Premier League 2 match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at New Bucks Head Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Telford, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Tierney and Bellerin set for starts: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Standard Liege

Arsenal face Standard Liege in the second game of the Europa League group stage on Thursday, in the battle of the two top teams in Group F.
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Episode 215: Forest fires and Manchester moans

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita try to decide whether a draw at Old Trafford is a good...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Andreas Pereira of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Unai Emery: Saka is improving – he is helping us now as an important...

Unai Emery has admitted that Bukayo Saka has become an important player for Arsenal, with the 18-year-old winger setting up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's equaliser on Monday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal embraces Calum Chambers of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Luiz: We aren’t just giving chances to young players – they’ve earned them

David Luiz says Arsenal's young players have earned their chances with the hard work they're putting in, and it's not fair to suggest they're being gifted opportunities.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Ashley Young of Manchester United battles for possession with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Manchester United: Saka stars as Arsenal come from behind to draw

Arsenal came from behind to draw against Manchester United on Monday night in a scrappy match that never really lived up to the hype.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Unai Emery insists there’s no translation issue with him and Bukayo Saka

Unai Emery insists there's no translation issue with him and Bukayo Saka, even if he does get Freddie Ljungberg to help out sometimes.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What I like about Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka introduced himself to the footballing world this season and, speaking on this week's Daily Cannon weekly podcast, host Matthew Wade extolled his virtues.
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Episode 214: Winning in a Saka Xhaka World

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap Frankfurt away, make sense of the rollercoaster of Villa at home,...
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Watch: Arsenal’s bench players react to Aston Villa comeback goals

Arsenal completed a 10-man comeback against Aston Villa on Sunday, coming from behind twice to win the match.
Bukayo Saka (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Bukayo Saka makes Europa League Team of the Week

Bukayo Saka scored one and assisted two more for the Arsenal first team on Thursday, and it’s fair to say not many reporting on the youth teams would’ve been surprised.

Arsenal player ratings vs Frankfurt: Saka stars, Martinez makes assured return

Bukayo Saka starred as Arsenal recorded a 3-0 away victory over Frankfurt that was less convincing than it sounds.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

Bukayo Saka appears at left-back with England u19s: Should Arsenal use him there?

Bukayo Saka started at left-back for the England u19s on Monday, a change from his usual role as a winger with Arsenal.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates the goal of Fabian Schar during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 senior appearances, 1 withdrawal, 2 injuries: Arsenal international break roundup

The international break is over for the Arsenal contingent away with their countries, so here's a quick roundup of how it all went.
Bukayo Saka with England (Photo via Instagram / BukayoSaka87)

Watch: Bukayo Saka wins penalty with excellent run for England u19s

Bukayo Saka won a penalty for England on Thursday with an excellent run, as the Arsenal youth players started their international break strongly.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal battles for possession with Javier Manquillo of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan and Iwobi departures puts faith in Arsenal’s youth to step up

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi's departures this summer mean Arsenal now have no choice but to put deserved faith in their talented crop of youth players.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on April 23, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka joins first-team training ahead of North London derby

17-year-old Bukayo Saka joined the Arsenal first team in training ahead of the North London derby, and he was even on the winning team in their practice match.
Bukayo Saka scoring the opening goal against Colorado Rapids in Arsenal's pre-season friendly (Photo via Instagram / Arsenal)

5 Arsenal academy players ready to step up to the first team this season

As we prepare for the new season, let's take a look at which of Arsenal's academy players are likely to make the leap to the first-team this campaign.
Gabriel Martinelli after scoring his first goal for Arsenal on his friendly debut against Colorado Rapids (Photo via Instagram / ga_martinelli01)

Player ratings vs Colorado Rapids: Teenagers shine in dominant opening victory

Arsenal overcame Colorado Rapids 3-0 in their opening senior pre-season friendly, with an extremely youthful team producing the goods.