Latest Arsenal news following the 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League with Bukayo Saka sending a clear message
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has responded to his side’s Premier League draw against Manchester City with a clear message. The 23-year-old continued his excellent run of consecutive goal contributions in the league with another assist for Gabriel Magalhaes.
The previous weekend, the same duo combined to gift Mikel Arteta’s side all three points in the North London Derby against Tottenham. Saka has also assisted Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz after scoring in the first game of the season against Wolves while also setting up the latter for the opening goal in the clash.
With Saka having contributed to at least one goal in all five Premier League games thus far, that impressive feat will likely continue. In the next four weeks, the Gunners face Leicester, Southampton and Bournemouth, with Saka capable of having a huge say in all three fixtures.
If he can make an impact in challenging games away to both Man City and Tottenham, he can certainly do something against two newly promoted teams on home soil, especially considering he featured for just 45 minutes against the former.
Following Leandro Trossard’s red card, Saka was the player sacrificed, with Ben White coming on in his place at half time despite having an injury. Saka was handed the captain’s armband for the huge title clash, but that did not stop Arteta from making a ruthless decision in the hopes of clinging on to all three points.
His huge gamble very nearly paid off, with Arsenal holding onto their lead until John Stones tucked home the equaliser in the final seconds.
Despite his early withdrawal, Saka has made his Arsenal thoughts perfectly clear. Reposting an Arsenal Instagram update onto his story, he said: “Proud of the boys.” Saka, reference to the travelling contingent, also wrote, “Thank you Gooners.”
Given his importance to Arteta is abundantly clear, Saka is very unlikely to take the decision personally, and the extra rest may prove vital in a hectic run of fixtures. With that said, for the Carabao Cup clash against Bolton this Wednesday, Arteta may opt to leave Saka on the bench.
