Bukayo Saka couldn't hide his delight after firing Arsenal into the Champions League final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory (2-1 on aggregate) over Atletico Madrid. The England international pounced on a rare mistake from Jan Oblak to net the only goal of the game, sparking wild scenes of celebration at the Emirates Stadium.
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in a tight and tense encounter on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate. The semi-final tie had been left perfectly poised after Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez had exchanged penalties at the Metropolitano last week, and there was once again little to choose between two attritional teams in the return clash at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka’s half-time withdrawal during Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Fulham was a strategic decision to manage the winger’s physical workload. The England international marked his 200th Premier League start with a clinical goal and an assist, providing a massive boost for the Gunners as they move six points clear at the top of the table.
Bukayo Saka marked his first Premier League start since March with a goal and an assist as Arsenal routed Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates on Saturday evening to go six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. The Gunners' 'Starboy' had only made his return from an Achilles heel injury during the midweek Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Atletico Madrid but he showed few signs of rust in what was a must-win game for his team.
Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka to inspire Arsenal to Premier League glory as the winger prepares for a timely return from an Achilles injury. With the title race entering its final weeks, the Gunners boss is banking on his talismanic forward to provide the decisive impact required to overcome Manchester City in a neck-and-neck battle for the trophy.
The banner unfurled by Manchester City fans on the south stand of the Etihad Stadium on Sunday really did sum up the narrative nicely, "Panic on the streets on the London." After a devastating 2-1 defeat at the home of their Premier League title rivals, Arsenal are now just three points clear of Pep Guardiola's men - and having played one game more.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal will set up for a draw in Sunday's massive title showdown at Manchester City. The Gunners boss insists his side is heading to the Etihad with the sole intention of securing maximum points to tighten their grip on the Premier League trophy but he'll have to manage without Bukayo Saka, who is definitely out of the game.
Mikel Arteta has given an update on Bukayo Saka's battle with an ongoing Achilles injury, leaving the winger in significant danger of missing Arsenal's pivotal title showdown against Manchester City. While the Gunners' boss is hopeful for a return in "days not weeks", Saka will play no part in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting CP.
Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Faced with choosing between Arsenal’s homegrown star Bukayo Saka and the legendary Eden Hazard, this fan hesitated, smiled, and then spoke from the heart. His unexpected answer reveals the unbreakable bond between supporters and their club heroes.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.
Gabriel Jesus has claimed that Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as global superstars like Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Rodrygo. Speaking in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, the Brazilian striker was asked where he believes Saka currently ranks among the game's premier wide players.
The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.
Thomas Tuchel has plotted a diplomatic course through the storm that has followed the withdrawals of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka from the England squad, saying the optics may look bad but he has “100% trust” in their integrity. The Arsenal duo will be unavailable for the clash against Japan at Wembley after reporting discomfort following their recent club commitments.
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