Arsenal’s decision to sign winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £52 million ($70m) transfer continues to generate waves of discussion and none more vocal than that of former club star Paul Merson. The ex-midfielder has admitted he’s “flabbergasted” by the club’s latest move in the transfer market, raising questions not only about the player’s ability but also what it might mean for fan-favourite Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal kicked off their summer tour with a 1-0 triumph over AC Milan in a tightly-contested friendly held at the National Stadium in Singapore. The encounter, which marked the first pre-season fixture for both clubs, saw Bukayo Saka net the only goal of the game, giving Mikel Arteta’s side an early boost in their preparations for the upcoming campaign. However, the game still went to a penalty shootout.
In a heartwarming gesture, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has donated over 1,000 uniforms to four schools in Ealing, including Edward Betham and Greenford High, which he attended as a kid. Saka was born and bred in Ealing and he wanted to give back to the people where he grew up. The England international visited the schools in person to hand over the uniforms to the students.
Mikel Arteta has admitted he fears Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines after both players were substituted in Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday.
Arsenal have been handed a major blow ahead of their massive Premier League clash with Liverpool, as Bukayo Saka is expected to miss up to a month with a hamstring injury. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds, however, early assessments of the Norwegian's injury suggest the Gunners captain will not face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Mikel Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka's injury timeline and revealed that Martin Odegaard is facing a race against time to be fit for Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. The Gunners' unbeaten run at the start of the Premier League season has been dealt a heavy blow after Saka was ruled out with a hamstring injury.