Also known as: Bakayo Saka
Arsenal winger and England international who scored in Champions League and Premier League matches, then sustained a quad injury in October 2026.
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… Kai Havertz struck early in the first half and Bukayo Saka doubled the lead before Martin Odegaard netted after the interval to complete Arsenal's masterclass. …
Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in styleCitizen Digital
… What he's done in the Champions League and what he's done, when he's been at Chelsea and now here, so I have no doubt that he will do a great job." Arteta said England duo Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka could be involved in the Community Shield, with new signings Bruno Guimaraes and …
Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man CityCitizen Digital
… Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in an entertaining 6-4 win in the heat of Miami while France's Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history by netting twice. …
Tuchel: England took first step towards elite nations with France winCitizen Digital
… Saka notched two more goals to put England 4-0 ahead at half-time. An angry Deschamps described the first-half performance as "catastrophic" and bolstered his line-up at the break with a clutch of first-choice players. …
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalThe Standard
… Bukayo Saka grabbed a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham became the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup in a breathless match. …
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze matchThe Standard
… Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at the break for the ineffective Noni Madueke and Declan Rice -- the Arsenal midfielder had been suffering with illness earlier in the week. …
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semisCitizen Digital
… Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at the break for the ineffective Noni Madueke and Declan Rice -- the Arsenal midfielder had been suffering with illness earlier in the week. …
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semisCitizen Digital
Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly By AFP July 10, 2026 05:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's forward Bukayo Saka (L) and defender Nico O'Reilly arrive to speak to …
Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'ReillyCitizen Digital
… "We've been here a few times," said England winger Bukayo Saka. "But the best team on the day is going to be the team that wins, so we're aware of that and that's where our focus is." Bellingham and Kane have been as pivotal to England's progress as Haaland for Norway. …
England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dreamCitizen Digital
… Odegaard, who also captains Arsenal, will face his fellow Premier League-winning teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. …
Odegaard relishes Arsenal reunion as Norway eye England upset at World CupEngland and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he will manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England midfielder sustained a quad injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich that could keep him sidelined for at least two months.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed concern about winger Bukayo Saka's injury sustained during a 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Saka, Arsenal's joint top goalscorer this season, came off early with sharp thigh pain and was replaced by Eberechi Eze.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Lille with a three-goal second-half blitz in seven minutes at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, extending their perfect start to the Champions League and moving into a share of the lead alongside Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka in the second half to extend their perfect Champions League start and share the league table lead with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Leeds 2-1 to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after the international break. Riccardo Calafiori equalized for Arsenal before substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored the winning goal.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley on Tuesday, extending their Nations League scoring tally to 14 goals in four matches. The victory comes under new manager Thomas Tuchel after England's painful World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is set to equal Peter Shilton's England appearance record of 125 caps in a Nations League clash at Wembley. Kane, England's record scorer with 89 goals, has formed a flourishing partnership with Jude Bellingham as the team rebuilds after World Cup disappointment.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane said England's 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European rivals. Thomas Tuchel's side ran riot in Rijeka thanks to Kane's double and a brace from Bukayo Saka, with Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also on target.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said Saturday's 7-0 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League proved the team has healed from their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina in July, when defensive tactics in the closing stages led to two late goals costing them a place in the final.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino. England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England demolished Croatia 7-0 in a Nations League match in Rijeka, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice each and Jude Bellingham adding a goal and three assists. Manager Thomas Tuchel called it a "complete" 90-minute performance at the highest level.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's manager Thomas Tuchel is looking for a positive response in a Nations League match against world champions Spain at Wembley, weeks after England lost to Argentina in the World Cup when they conceded twice in the final minutes despite defensive substitutions.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka said the England team still have a "scar" from their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina nine weeks ago, where they conceded two late goals. England will begin their Nations League campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley on September 26.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the referee's decision to award Sunderland a penalty in the second half was "not acceptable" and could have cost his team the Premier League title, though goalkeeper David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée's spot-kick and Arsenal won 2-0 with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team took a step toward elite nations after edging France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller to finish third at the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in Miami, while France's Kylian Mbappe netted twice to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup before Bellingham equalised just before half-time, with a Norway goal later disallowed after a VAR review.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway captain Martin Odegaard will face his Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Odegaard said he has kept banter with them to a minimum during the tournament, focusing instead on the task ahead.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →