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.

LIMA, PERU: Gabriel Magalhães (L) and Danilo of Brazil line up prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Peru and Brazil at Estadio Nacional de Lima on September 12, 2023. (Photo by Mariana Bazo/Getty Images)

15 Arsenal internationals’ October fixture list

15 Arsenal players have been called up for the October internationals, so let's take a look at their fixtures over the break.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus: I told Arteta and Edu I’m a number 9

Gabriel Jesus opens up about his role at Arsenal, his preference for playing as a centre-forward, and how injuries have necessitated positional changes.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka leaves England set-up to return to Arsenal

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka ruled out of England's forthcoming matches against Australia and Italy following a hamstring injury assessment by FA medics.

Natalie Portman and Isla Fisher spotted at Arsenal vs Manchester City

A couple of celebrity guests were in attendance as Arsenal beat Manchester City on Sunday, with Natalie Portman and Isla Fisher watching the game.
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts before being substituted during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Twist in Bukayo Saka injury saga as England set their stance

England are still expecting Bukayo Saka to link up with Gareth Southgate's squad on Monday, despite Mikel Arteta ruling him out.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka injury update as he misses Man City game

Bukayo Saka missed his first Premier League game in 87 matches, so what is the latest on his injury?
Gabriel Martinelli returns to training (via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal injury boost as winger makes squad for Man City game

Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their match against Manchester City with Gabriel Martinelli in the squad but news of Bukayo Saka's fitness was wrong.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Major Arsenal injury update for Manchester City clash

Bukayo Saka has been cleared to play against Manchester City this weekend, despite coming off with an injury in midweek.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal and his third during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal declared star fit to face Manchester City by England manager

Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to call up Bukayo Saka, claiming the winger is in contention to play this weekend.
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts before being substituted during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Latest on 2 Arsenal injuries ahead of Manchester City clash

Mikel Arteta gave injury updates on Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey on Friday, ahead of Arsenal's match against Manchester City.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Southgate gives Saka injury update after England squad announcement

Arsenal have received four call-ups for Gareth Southgate's latest England squad, with Bukayo Saka a somewhat surprising inclusion.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players told to step up in Saka’s absence

Thierry Henry urges Arsenal players Eddie Nketiah, Trossard and Kai Havertz to step up in the likely absence of Bukayo Saka for the upcoming match against Manchester City.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka injury update after Lens substitution

Concerns arise over Bukayo Saka's fitness following his early substitution during Arsenal's defeat against RC Lens. What could this mean for Arsenal's upcoming matches and how will it impact squad depth and tactics?
(Top L-R) Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz, Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba, Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya, (bottom L-R) Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard, Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice, Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard and Arsenal's Ukrainian defender #35 Oleksandr Zinchenko pose before the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

Pundits single out Arsenal star for criticism after Lens defeat

Arsenal suffer a 2-1 loss against Lens in a Champions League match, sparking pointed critiques from Michael Owen and Martin Keown on Oleksandr Zinchenko's performance.
Lens' French forward #09 Elye Wahi (R) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Japanese defender #18 Takehiro Tomiyasu during the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

“It has to be a goal” Arsenal star rues “lucky” save

Arsenal faced a setback in their Champions League ambitions after a 2-1 defeat to RC Lens. Key player Bukayo Saka exits the match with an apparent hamstring issue.
Then Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal FC at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on September 15, 2015. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

5 hour delay for Arsenal sees Arteta taking questions by phone

Arsenal face a series of challenges as they prepare for their Champions League match against Lens, including a five-hour travel delay and last-minute changes to their pre-match plans.
Then Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal FC at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on September 15, 2015. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare for ‘huge battle’ against Lens in Champions League encounter

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks about taking on Lens in France, with key players like Thomas Partey and Bukayo Saka rejoining the squad.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after an injury during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury boost as players return to training

Arsenal have received some good news on the injury front, with almost all of the squad now back in training after last week's mini-crisis.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Martin Odegaard after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arteta confirms ‘pretty bad knock’ for unprotected Saka

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka's "pretty bad knock" during a 4-0 win over Bournemouth, raising questions about the team's injury resilience as they prepare for Champions League action.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Declan Rice of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

8 injured Arsenal players ahead of Bournemouth clash

Mikel Arteta had a somewhat concerning team news update for the media ahead of Arsenal's weekend clash with Bournemouth.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (l) and Jordan Pickford share a joke after the 150th Anniversary Heritage Match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park on September 12, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Unexpected pundit leaps to Arsenal man’s defence after ridiculous criticism

The debate over Arsenal's starting goalkeeper intensifies as Richard Keys enters the fray, defending Aaron Ramsdale against criticism from Jamie Carragher after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Bukayo Saka injury latest after knock left him in severe pain

Bukayo Saka was in severe pain after a knock in the north London derby, but subsequent updates on the injury have been positive.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Why Tottenham’s manager is wrong about Saka and Udogie

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka delivers a standout performance in a 2-2 draw against Tottenham, contradicting Spurs manager Ange Postecoglu's claim that Destiny Udogie dominated the Arsenal winger.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Declan Rice of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Declan Rice injury update after Tottenham substitution

Arsenal draw 2-2 with Tottenham in a North London Derby that leaves both teams pondering missed opportunities. The key focus is on Declan Rice's unexpected injury.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta admits 2nd Spurs goal affected Arsenal

Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglu respond as Arsenal and Tottenham draw 2-2 in the North London derby
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Arsenal fans celebrate their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal left to rue mistakes in 2-2 draw with Tottenham

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur share the spoils in a dramatic North London Derby. Both teams had their moments but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka arrives to attend the catwalk presentation for British fashion house Burberry's Spring/Summer 2024 collection, at London Fashion Week in London, on September 18, 2023. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka stands out at London Fashion Week

At London Fashion Week, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka takes a detour from football to showcase his fashion sense at the Burberry Show, rubbing shoulders with other Premier League stars and celebrities.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on September 17, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta doesn’t know why VAR ruled out Martinelli’s goal v Everton

Arteta expresses confusion over VAR's decision to disallow Martinelli's goal in Arsenal's clash against Everton. The decision intensifies the VAR debate.
Players wait as English referee Simon Hooper (R) gets advice from the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on September 17, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR does it again as Arsenal finally beat Everton at Goodison

Arsenal defeats Everton at Goodison Park with Trossard's 69th-minute goal, amid VAR controversy
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Injury updates on 2 Arsenal internationals ahead of Everton clash

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes should be fit to face Everton this weekend, though Arsenal will still be missing three others through injury.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Bukayo Saka (7) of Arsenal reacts to a missed chance for a goal in a 5-3 win over FC Barcelona during a pre-season friendly at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arsenal star was benched by England over injury concern

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has been dealing with a nagging Achilles problem throughout this year, according to a report.
Georgia's midfielder #10 Otar Kiteishvili (C) and Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard (R) vie for the ball during the EURO 2024 first round group A qualifying football match between Norway and Georgia in Oslo on September 12, 2023. (Photo by LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s 17 September international call-ups & results

Arsenal received 17 call-ups for the September international break, let's take a look at how they got on.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard expresses commitment to Arsenal amid contract speculation

Martin Odegaard affirms his dedication to Arsenal, amidst transfer speculations and potential new signings, strengthening his bond with the North London club.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal and his third during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Saka returns to England training after absence

Bukayo Saka was back in training for England on Friday after a brief absence earlier this week, ahead of Saturday's game against Ukraine.
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (L) and Arsenal's English midfielder Declan Rice (R) pose with the trophy as Arsenal players celebrate winning the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka explains role he played in Arsenal signing Declan Rice

Bukayo Saka discusses his role in Arsenal's £105 million signing of Declan Rice from West Ham, marking one of the summer's major transfer coups.
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players make Ballon d’Or shortlists

Four Arsenal players—Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Katie McCabe, Amanda Ilestedt—highlight the Ballon d'Or long lists, showcasing the club's exceptional talent in both men's and women's football.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Saka secures 2nd England Player of the Year honour amid Tottenham twist

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's prodigy, wins his second England Player of the Year award, with Tottenham's James Maddison doing the honours.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Saka absence from England training explained

Bukayo Saka didn't take part in England's main training session on Tuesday, but reports suggest he's not injured.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal pose for a photo with the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal transfer window roundup: All signings, departures and loans

Arsenal have had a busy summer, with significant additions and exits in both the men's and women's teams. This report breaks down all the moves made by the North London club.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of England scores their team's fifth goal during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate explains surprise Arsenal England call-up

Eddie Nketiah has been called up for Gareth Southgate's latest England squad for the September internationals, along with three other Arsenal players.