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Bukayo Saka

Arsenal forward who scored in Premier League wins against Coventry, Aston Villa, and Sunderland, and netted a hat-trick for England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match.

2026-04-252026-09-20

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Bukayo Saka's close-range finish in the first half sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory that sent Arsenal back into the Champions League final for the first time since their only previous appearance ended in defeat against Barcelona in 2006.The north London club are now four games from

    Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
  3. Citizen Digital

    Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final By AFP May 06, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal players celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final f

    Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
  4. Citizen Digital

    The return of Bukayo Saka to the starting line-up for the first time in six weeks saw Mikel Arteta's men score three goals for the first time in 16 games.

    Three talking points from the Premier League
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeArsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka takes part in a team training session at London Colney, north of London, May 4, 2026.

    Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeArsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (C) takes part in a team training session at London Colney, north of London, May 4, 2026.

    All square, all to play for: Arsenal, Atletico battle for Champions League final spot
  7. Citizen Digital

    Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown By AFP May 04, 2026 12:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates scoring the team's second go

    Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
  8. The Standard

    Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring and Bukayo Saka bagged the second before Gyokeres completed the demolition.The Gunners have opened up a significant gap on second-placed City as they chase a first English title in 22 years.

    Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta
  9. Citizen Digital

    Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring and Bukayo Saka bagged the second before Gyokeres completed the demolition.

    Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta
  10. April 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Noni Madueke, starting on Arsenal's right flank with Bukayo Saka only fit for the bench, hammered just wide from distance as last year's beaten semi-finalists sporadically emerged from their half.

    Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw
  12. Citizen Digital

    We are so excited." Arteta, whose team travel to Atletico Madrid for the Champions League semi-final first-leg on Wednesday, is set to be boosted by Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori's returns from injury against Newcastle.

    Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta

Monday 14 September

  1. Arteta criticizes penalty decision in Arsenal's 2-0 Sunderland win

    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

Sunday 13 September

  1. Arteta criticises penalty decision in Arsenal's win at Sunderland

    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

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    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

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, Arteta praises finishers

    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

  2. Arteta praises Arsenal's finishers in Villa Park win

    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

Saturday 22 August

  1. Arsenal crushes Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    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

  2. Arsenal defeats Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Arteta backs Maresca to succeed Guardiola at Manchester City

    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

Sunday 19 July

  1. England beats France 6-4 in third-place World Cup finish

    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

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    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

  3. England beat France 6-4 in World Cup bronze playoff

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    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

  2. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    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

Friday 10 July

  1. England's O'Reilly says silencing Haaland vital in World Cup quarter-final

    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

  2. England face Norway and Haaland in World Cup quarter-final

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. Norway captain Odegaard prepares for England World Cup quarter-final

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Bellingham's double helps England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kane's late goals send England past DR Congo into World Cup last 16

    Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. England beats Panama 2-0 to win World Cup Group L

    Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. England draw 0-0 with Ghana in World Cup group match

    England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal seek Champions League title from PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saka celebrates Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Arsenal moves five points clear after beating relegated Burnley

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Arsenal edges toward Premier League title with Burnley win

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and move within one win of their first title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the goal, and Arsenal could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fails to win at Bournemouth.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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