Tag: Saka

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal fear forward could be out for two months
23 October 2026 Off

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal fear forward could be out for two months

By Total Football News

Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could miss a minimum of six weeks with the quadriceps injury he sustained in their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.

The 25-year-old will undergo an MRI scan on Friday afternoon to better assess the problem, which forced him off in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena.

Fluid around the affected muscle has made diagnosing the injury difficult, but club medics are estimating, after early

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Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka score in win
12 September 2026 Off

Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal: Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka score in win

By Total Football News

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season after two moments of brilliance from David Raya and Bruno Guimaraes set them on course for victory at Sunderland.

On 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a superb save low to his left.

And its true significance was not revealed until 121 seconds

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Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea
6 September 2026 Off

Odegaard and Saka star – player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea

By Total Football News

Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser. He later made a high-quality save from Saka in the second half. 5

Josh Acheampong: Often dragged into uncomfortable areas by Tzolis from a tactical perspective, but handled his individual defensive duties well. 6

Maxence Lacroix

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Is Bukayo Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?
27 August 2026 Off

Is Bukayo Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?

By Total Football News

Saka returned from the World Cup and after a break rejoined the Arsenal squad, playing his first minutes of this season in the Community Shield, coming on when the Gunners were already leading Manchester City 3-0.

His acceleration and sharpness during that cameo was something that was lacking towards the end of last season as the winger looked to help his team get over the line.

And after his starring

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FPL tips for gameweek 16: Captain Bukayo Saka and go all in on Arsenal v Wolves
13 December 2025 Off

FPL tips for gameweek 16: Captain Bukayo Saka and go all in on Arsenal v Wolves

By Total Football News

Bukayo Saka (captain), Arsenal, £10.2m – Wolves (h)

This game against Wolves is too juicy to pass up and that makes Saka, Arsenal‘s best attacking player essential.

No stats needed to back this up. Manchester United had 27 shots at Wolves on Monday, scored four and could have had double that.

Arsenal will be licking their lips.

Declan Rice, Arsenal, £7.1m – Wolves (h)

One point behind

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Fantasy Premier League: Captain Bukayo Saka? The FPL talking point
13 December 2025 Off

Fantasy Premier League: Captain Bukayo Saka? The FPL talking point

By Total Football News

There’s momentum quickly gathering among serious FPL managers to captain Saka as the league leaders face bottom side Wolves at the Emirates.

It’s the best fixture on the calendar this season from an attacking perspective: Wolves are without a clean sheet this season, conceding a league-high 33 goals, including four at home to Manchester United last time out.

Saka has delivered an attacking return in three consecutive league games, and

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Merino and Saka score as Arsenal comfortably beat Brentford
3 December 2025 Off

Merino and Saka score as Arsenal comfortably beat Brentford

By Total Football News

Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal beat Brentford to restore their five point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Manager Mikel Arteta made three changes to the side that drew with Chelsea on Sunday with Ben White, Noni Madueke and captain Martin Odegaard coming in.

And it was White and Madueke who combined in the build up on 11 minutes with right-back White crossing for

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Bukayo Saka on becoming a part-time barista, switching off from football and why it was always Arsenal
22 November 2025 Off

Bukayo Saka on becoming a part-time barista, switching off from football and why it was always Arsenal

By Total Football News

Kelly: Who’s the first person you speak to after a game?

Bukayo: Depends how I’m feeling. I’m not really a big phone-call person. Normally I would text my brother. I get a lot of texts, especially if you win or you score… a lot of people congratulate you, which is nice.

Kelly: What’s an ideal day off look like for you?

Bukayo: Ideal day off – wake up in the

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Saka and Rice seal Arsenal win over West Ham
4 October 2025 Off

Saka and Rice seal Arsenal win over West Ham

By Total Football News

Declan Rice scored his first goal of the season before Bukayo Saka added a second as Arsenal comfortably beat West Ham in manager Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge.

Arsenal have had an excellent start to the season losing just one game and Arteta looked to ensure that continued with his attacking selection.

The Arsenal manager named a midfield three of Rice, Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze as he utilised

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