Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that winger Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “many weeks” due to a hamstring injury sustained during Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old England international, who has contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 24 matches across all competitions this season, was forced off the pitch and … Read more
Gabriel Jesus delivered a stellar performance with two goals as Arsenal demolished Crystal Palace 5-1 at Selhurst Park, moving within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazilian striker, fresh off a Carabao Cup quarter-final hat-trick against the same opponents, brought his tally against Palace to five goals in just one week. However, the … Read more
Bukayo Saka delivered a standout performance, scoring twice as Arsenal defeated Monaco to solidify their position as strong contenders for the Champions League knockout stages. The Gunners dominated the first half, creating numerous opportunities but failing to convert enough to put the game out of reach earlier. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Arsenal’s late drama ended in disappointment as a disallowed goal denied them a chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Bukayo Saka thought he had secured a vital victory for the Gunners when he headed in Gabriel Martinelli’s cross with two minutes … Read more
Arsenal capitalized on set-piece dominance to hand Manchester United a 2-0 defeat, marking Ruben Amorim’s first loss as United manager. Goals from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba secured the victory, as the Gunners climbed to third place in the Premier League, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Arsenal surged into second place in the Premier League with a commanding 5-2 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, reinvigorating their title ambitions. Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a first-half masterclass, netting five goals to close the gap to six points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Reds face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday … Read more
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title hopes with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, earning their first win in five league matches. The Gunners entered the game under pressure, having seen their form dip due to a grueling fixture schedule and injury setbacks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
Interim England manager Lee Carsley faces his final two matches with a heavily depleted squad, following the withdrawal of eight senior players. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out — seven of them from Premier League top-four clubs. … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their withdrawals during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying their conditions “don’t look good.” Rice, who had been playing with a broken toe, was substituted in the 71st minute, while Saka, after receiving treatment for a leg issue, … Read more
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has labeled Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as a significant threat ahead of their Premier League clash this evening. Madueke and Saka will go head-to-head as Chelsea welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge. Speaking to the club’s website, the England international emphasized the need to keep a close eye on Saka to … Read more
Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday’s Nations League clash against Finland and returned to Arsenal for further evaluation after sustaining an injury to his right leg. The 23-year-old winger was substituted early in the second half during Thursday’s match against Greece. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Bukayo Saka sustained an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal star was substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke coming on to replace him. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Arsenal claimed their first win in the new Champions League format with a 2-0 victory over Paris St-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side built on their opening draw against Atalanta, taking control in the first half with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Arsenal and Brighton kicked off their 2024-2025 Premier League campaigns with impressive victories on August 17. Arsenal began their season with a commanding 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners dominated the match from the start, with Kai Havertz opening the scoring with a well-placed header from Bukayo Saka’s cross. Saka, the … Read more
England secured a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, moving to the top of Group C. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gareth Southgate’s team put on a strong display in the opening 45 minutes, with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant header to put them ahead just 13 minutes into the game, … Read more
Four England footballers, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, trained separately from the team, ahead of the friendly match against Brazil. Kane’s recent injury concern, sustained during a match with Bayern Munich, after he was seen holding his left ankle following a collision with the post. Despite this, England remains optimistic and continues preparations for … Read more
Arsenal Football Club’s star, Bukayo Saka, on Saturday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his Alausa office in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Saka, born to Nigerian parents, Adenike and Yomi, has been in Lagos for some days after the conclusion of the 2022/2023 premier league campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more
Following speculations surrounding his future, Saka finally puts pen to paper to sign a new deal with Arsenal. This follows the Gunners’ defeat to Nottingham Forest that surrendered the league title to rivals Manchester City. Bukayo Saka has committed his foreseeable future to Arsenal after coming from its academy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in … Read more
From being Arsenal’s star boy, Saka may very much end the season as Arsenal’s villain in the event Arsenal fail to clinch on to the Premier League title. The academy graduate missed a crucial penalty against West Ham United that could have seen the Gunners command a comfortable lead at 3-1. Taking to social media, … Read more
Mikel Arteta does not want to hear about changing Arsenal’s penalty taker. He missed a penalty in England’s crucial match at the Euros and was subjected to racist abuse, and now Bukayo Saka faces same after missing from the spot to leave Arsenal clinching to hope against Manchester City. However Mikel Arteta stands firmly behind … Read more