Bukayo Saka appears to have picked up an injury in Arsenal's pre-match warm-up before facing Leeds United. The winger joined his team-mates on the Elland Road pitch prior to the 3pm kick-off but went down the tunnel early. Gunners winger Noni Madueke went on to replace him in the line-up in a huge blow for Mikel Arteta's Premier League title-chasing side.
YouTube sensation and vocal Arsenal supporter KSI has singled out Bukayo Saka as the "most important player" in Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing squad, while offering a staunch tactical defence of under-fire striker Viktor Gyokeres. Despite the Swedish forward’s well-documented struggles in front of goal since his big-money move, KSI insists that Gyokeres acts as a crucial "magnet" that unlocks space for his teammates, arguing that the Gunners simply look a better team with him on the pitch.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira felt the Gunners lacked leadership during Sunday's damaging 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side suffered a first home defeat of the season against the Red Devils and now have just a four-point lead at the top of the table. Vieira also feels that two players in particular failed to shine for the north Londoners.
“He’s a joke,” says Arsenal youngster Charles Sagoe Jr when asked to describe what it’s like working with Bukayo Saka. “What you see on the TV is how he's applying himself every day in training. It’s very inspiring.” And when it comes to inspirational figures, there are few better around for Sagoe Jr to learn from and work alongside than Saka.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka is dealing with a "niggle" after leaving the England star on the bench for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Saka did appear as a second-half substitute but could not conjure up a goal as the Gunners missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table.
Bukayo Saka has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with Arsenal. Saka's current contract runs until 2027, but the Gunners avoided any exit talk by striking quick. The homegrown winger has now agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates until the summer of 2031 with the Premier League leaders keen to reward the wideman's fine form with a long term deal.
Jack Grealish argued over a comparison between Everton ace Iliman Ndiaye and Bukayo Saka, and reckoned that his Merseyside teammate is more skilled than the Arsenal talisman. Speaking on a Stan Sport podcast, Grealish argued that while Saka remains among the most effective wide players in world football, pure skill belongs elsewhere in the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka conceded Arsenal had "luck" on their side as they narrowly edged past a "frustrating" Wolves side 2-1 courtesy of two own goals on Saturday evening. The England international was heavily involved in Sam Johnstone and Yerson Mosquera putting through their own net as the Gunners moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
New Balance have unveiled a stunning new boot which has been co-designed by Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka. The American footwear company have launched the special edition '7egacy’ boot, featuring a custom colourway of the Furon v8, which the winger wore for the first time in the Gunners’ 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea on Sunday evening.
Bukayo Saka made his engagement Instagram official as the Arsenal star and long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson showed off an enormous ring on social media. The Arsenal and England winger posted a series of black-and-white photographs showing the pair celebrating the moment in a luxury London hotel, including a striking close-up of Benson’s new ring.
Bukayo Saka is officially engaged, with the Arsenal and England star going “all out” on a romantic proposal to longtime girlfriend Tolami Benson at a top London hotel. After five years together, the 24-year-old surprised her with what insiders describe as an “absolutely enormous” ring, marking a huge personal milestone for the Gunners’ talisman as he continues to shine on the pitch.
Mikel Arteta has provided a window into the ongoing contract negotiations between Arsenal and star winger Bukayo Saka. The Gunners boss said he is confident the 24-year-old will "leave a legacy" at his boyhood club. Saka is under contract with Arsenal until 2027, but is expected to sign a new deal as the club looks to lock down the core of its title-challenging squad.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is reportedly set to sign a new contract extension with the Gunners that will run until 2030. Talks with the Premier League leaders are now said to be in their "final stages" and Mikel Arteta's side are hopeful the England international will put pen to paper on his new contract at the club before the end of the calendar year.
England maintained their perfect record in World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win at home to Serbia on Thursday. Goals in either half from Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze ensured Thomas Tuchel's men emerged victorious, while the visitors' faint hopes of securing a play-off spot were put to bed on a rainy evening in north London.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has slammed the club's critics for constantly changing their opinion on the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta's side have made a dream start to the 2025-26 campaign and they find themselves four points clear at the top of the table after 11 matches, but Saka has dismissed the favourites tag been placed upon the Gunners at this early stage.