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.

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)

Arsenal have a decision to make on Bukayo Saka this weekend

Arsenal have a decision to make on Bukayo Saka this weekend, as he could arguably feature in any one of three age groups for the Gunners.
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)

6 Arsenal youth stars train with first team ahead of Wolves clash

Six members of the Arsenal academy trained with the first team on Tuesday, ahead of the Premier League clash away to Wolves.

Arsenal u18s complete 3-2 comeback victory over Spurs to stay top of the league

Arsenal's u18s came back from 2-0 down in the final five minutes to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 on Tuesday, securing their position at the top of the table.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores his sides second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park on January 17, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Watch: Bukayo Saka’s two goals for England u19s

Bukayo Saka scored two goals for the England u19s this week, as well as assisting one, and his finishes have drawn comparisons between the youngster and Leroy Sane.
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Martin Caceres #22 of Uruguay argues with referee Ismael Elfath after a penaltyb kick was given to Mexico in the first half during the International Friendly match between Mexico and Uruguay at NRG Stadium on September 7, 2018 in Houston, United States. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Arsenal senior and youth international round-up so far

After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal shoots during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Meadow Park on September 21, 2018 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka scores twice and assists once on full England u19 debut

Bukayo Saka scored his second goal and added an assist for the England u19s on Wednesday, despite having only played 125 minutes in total since stepping up to that level internationally.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Arsenal u19s in the 2018 Dallas Cup

Arsenal included in Super Group announced for upcoming 2019 Dallas Cup

The Arsenal academy will travel to the USA for the 2019 Dallas Cup in April, after finishing as runners-up in the youth competition last season.

Xavier Amaechi and Bukayo Saka reach 13 combined goal contributions in 2019 alone

Xavier Amaechi and Bukayo Saka can't stop scoring and assisting for the Arsenal academy in 2019, and they must be putting pressure on Unai Emery to get more first-team chances now.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores his sides second goal from the penalty spot during the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park on January 17, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka scores but Arsenal u18s crash out of FA Youth Cup

Bukayo Saka scored his fifth goal in four 2019 starts for the Arsenal academy on Saturday, but he couldn't prevent the young side crashing out of the FA Youth Cup in disappointing fashion.

Watch: Saka scores impressively and celebrates in front of the Spurs end

Bukayo Saka scored a brace as Arsenal won 5-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Youth Cup, with his second goal the pick of the lot.

Freddie Ljungberg: Bukayo Saka is improving off the ball as well as on it

Freddie Ljungberg says that whilst he's happy with Bukayo Saka's output in front of goal, he's also pleased to see the winger improving without the ball as well.
Qarabag's Azerbaijan defender Gara Garayev (L) vies with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka during their UEFA Europa league Group E football match between Arsenal and FK Qarabag at the Emirates stadium in London on December 13, 2018. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka and Xavier Amaechi impress again: Could first team use them?

Bukayo Saka and Xavier Amaechi made another good case for first-team chances on Monday, as both scored in a 5-1 win over Manchester City's u23s.

Player ratings vs Blackpool: Arsenal win comfortably to progress to FA Cup fourth round

Arsenal made light work of their third-round FA Cup trip to Blackpool, coming away 3-0 winners in a game where they could've scored many more.
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)

Bukayo Saka ‘expected to start’ for Arsenal against Blackpool

Bukayo Saka is expected to make his second senior start of the season against Blackpool on Saturday, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on January 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal 4-1 winners despite some nervy moments: Player ratings vs Fulham

Arsenal finished their first game of the new year 4-1 winners against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, a scoreline which doesn't quite reflect how close the game was at times.
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)

Saka sets new records with Premier League debut

Bukayo Saka became the first player born in 2001 to feature in the Premier League when he came on as a second-half substitute for Arsenal against Fulham at the Emirates on New Year’s Day.
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)

Bukayo Saka turned down Chelsea and Spurs to join Arsenal

17-year-old academy star Bukayo Saka turned down Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Watford to sign for Arsenal as a child.
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)

Saka compared to Ronaldo by pundit

We don’t often pay attention to what Michael Owen has to say but as he’s said something nice about one of our youngsters, I’m going to allow it.
Qarabag's Azerbaijan defender Gara Garayev (L) vies with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka during their UEFA Europa league Group E football match between Arsenal and FK Qarabag at the Emirates stadium in London on December 13, 2018. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings v Qarabag: Saka impresses as Arsenal win final Europa League group game

Arsenal played out a comfortable but lacklustre 1-0 victory over Qarabag on Thursday, in the dead rubber game at the end of the Europa League group stage.

Emile Smith Rowe suffers knock in training forcing him out of Qarabag clash

Emile Smith Rowe has suffered a knock in training, which will keep him out of Arsenal's final Europa League group stage game against Qarabag.

Saka could make home debut for Arsenal against Qarabag

17-year-old Bukayo Saka could make his home debut when the Gunners face Qarabag at the Emirates on Thursday night.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (L) is chsed by Brentford's English defender Ezri Konsa during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 26, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Unai Emery to make 9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Qarabag

Arsenal take on Qarabag at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of the Europa League groups stages, with progression to the knockout rounds...
Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his scoring during UEFA Europa League, Group E, football match Vorskla FC vs Arsenal FC at the Olympiyski Stadium in Kiev on November 29, 2018. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Smith Rowe and Willock step up to star for the first team: Player ratings...

An Arsenal team of second-string players and youth stars had no trouble at all breezing past FC Vorskla on Thursday, winning the match 3-0 in Kiev.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery names 4 youth players ‘coming through’

Unai Emery has named four youth players as ones who are ‘coming through’ in addition to Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Emile Smith Rowe.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 16: Reiss Nelson of England U21 and Aidy Boothroyd, Manager of England U21 speak as Reiss Nelson is substituted off during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between Scotland U21 and England U21 at Tynecastle Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Which Arsenal youngsters have been called up for England duty? When do they play?

12 Arsenal academy stars have been called up for England duty over the upcoming international break, so let's have a look at who made the cut this month.

Saka impresses again in Arsenal u23s’ 4-0 win over Liverpool

Bukayo Saka caught the eye once again in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Liverpool on Friday night, and he continues to impress at every academy level.
Bukayo Saka signs a contract for Arsenal with Academy Manager Per Mertesacker. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 11/9/18. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal announce new deals for Okonkwo and Saka

On Friday, Arsenal announced that Bukayo Saka and Arthur Okonkwo had both signed new deals, after turning 17 this month.

Bukayo Saka signs professional terms with Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has signed professional terms with Arsenal, and will wear the number 87 shirt for the club with the first-team.

Report: Saka set to sign professional terms with Arsenal

Bukayo Saka is set to sign professional terms with Arsenal, according to a report, after turning 17 on Wednesday.

John-Jules impresses for u18s with hat-trick in 7-0 win against Leicester

Tyreece John-Jules and Bukayo Saka continue to show their talent at u18 level, with the pair combining to score five goals in a 7-0 win against Leicester City on Saturday.

Assessed: Six stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup final team

On Friday night Arsenal play the first leg of their FA Youth Cup final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with the return leg at home on Monday.

Six stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup run who could make the first-team

On Monday night Arsenal are fighting for a place in the final of the FA Youth Cup, facing Blackpool in the second-leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.

Nelson names the 4 stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup run he tips to succeed

Reiss Nelson has named the four stars of Arsenal's FA Youth Cup campaign he expects to succeed, ahead of competition's final rounds.

Arsenal’s Youth Cup star Smith Rowe admits De Bruyne his footballing idol

Emile Smith Rowe revealed Kevin De Bruyne is his footballing idol, after the 17-year-old starred in Arsenal's FA Youth Cup quarter-final win over Colchester United.

Youth roundup: u18s reach PL Cup semi-final as u23s dominate Sunderland

Arsenal's academy had a good weekend, as the u18s progressed in the Premier League Cup, and the u23s won their Premier League 2 match against Sunderland 3-1.

Arsenal offer 10 first-year scholarships and release six others

Arsenal have reportedly offered 10 players first-year scholarships for next season, while releasing six other players.

12 in 3 and a professional contract: Blazing Young Guns face Aston Villa

The u18s will resume their league campaign when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

5 goals + 1 assist in 7: John-Jules does it again v Swansea

Arsenal's u18s continued their winning run with a 3-0 victory over Swansea City on Saturday.

Arsenal u18s destroy Spurs team that includes Pochettino’s son

Arsenal's u18s ran riot on Saturday, outclassing their North London rivals in a rampant 6-0 win.

Arsenal u18s win big again with 5-1 victory over Southampton

Arsenal's u18s pulled off a dominant 5-1 win against Southampton, as they aim to get a good league run going.