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Bukayo Saka

Arsenal winger who scored in Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid to send team to Budapest final.

2022-10-282026-06-08
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  1. May 2026

  2. New Era

    Bukayo Saka proved vital throughout the campaign

    Source

    “Much of Arsenal's success this season has been built around the performances of star players such as Bukayo Saka, whose creativity, goals and leadership proved vital throughout the campaign.”

    Arsenal ends 22-year premier league drought

  3. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka saw a penalty appeal waived away

    Source

    “Leandro Trossard struck the post from the edge of the area before Bukayo Saka saw a penalty appeal waived away as he attempted to turn in Havertz's low cross.”

    Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

  4. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid

    Source

    “Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.”

    Saka ends Arsenal’s 20 year wait to reach Champions League final
  5. March 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka scored goal against Brighton in ninth minute

    Source

    “Arsenal drew first blood in the battle for the Premier League crown, with Saka celebrating his 300th Arsenal appearance with a goal in the ninth minute at Brighton's Amex Stadium.”

    Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka believes the next few years will be years Arsenal gets over the line and wins trophies

    Source

    “"I believe the next few years are going to be the years that we get over the line, and we're able to win trophies and make history for this club," Saka said.”

    Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown

  9. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka scored goal for Arsenal

    Source

    “Goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal on course for a victory that would have lifted them seven points clear at the top.”

    Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw

  10. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday

    Source

    “Without captain Martin Odegaard, sidelined by a muscle problem, and winger Bukayo Saka, who was injured in the pre-match warm-up at Leeds on Saturday, Arsenal weren't at their best but still ground out the win.”

    Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
  11. January 2026

  12. The Namibian

    Bukayo Saka has scored no goals in his last 13 games

    Source

    “The signing of Viktor Gyokeres has failed to end Arteta's quest for a prolific number nine, while star winger Bukayo Saka has gone off the boil with no goals in his last 13 games.”

    Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?
Sport

Arsenal seek Champions League title, face PSG in Budapest

The News

Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.

29 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 29 May

  1. Arsenal seek Champions League title, face PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Arsenal's defence meets PSG's attack in Champions League style

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Arsenal ends 22-year Premier League title drought

    Arsenal has been crowned 2025/26 English Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1–1 with Bournemouth, confirming the title with one match remaining. The victory marks the club's first league title since the 2003/04 season and has sparked celebrations among Arsenal supporters in Namibia and worldwide.

    21 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 20 May

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

    Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League by five points after Burnley victory

    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.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Arsenal reaches Champions League final after 20 years

    Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance

    Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Arsenal manager warns against fatigue excuse before Sporting match

    Mikel Arteta has rejected fatigue as an excuse for Arsenal's recent poor form, urging his side to beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg despite injuries and a gruelling fixture schedule. Arsenal hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and are also preparing for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time

    Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 April

  1. Arsenal knocked out of FA Cup by second-tier Southampton

    Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Mikel Arteta criticizing his side's sloppy defending and inability to capitalize on chances. The loss compounds the Premier League leaders' recent struggles following a League Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 March

  1. Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection

    England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw

    Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 March

  1. Arsenal secure title boost with set-piece victory over Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match decided by set-piece excellence, with Jurrien Timber's second-half header securing the win after William Saliba had opened the scoring from a corner. The victory reestablished Arsenal's five-point lead over Manchester City with nine games remaining in their pursuit of a first English title since 2004.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Arsenal beats Tottenham 4-1 with Eze double in title race

    Eberechi Eze scored twice as Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday to restore a five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest with a 97th-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Arsenal faces Tottenham with Premier League title pressure mounting

    Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Arsenal squanders two-goal lead, draws with Wolves 2-2

    Arsenal failed to hold a commanding position as rock-bottom Wolves fought back to draw 2-2 on Wednesday, with late goals from Hugo Bueno and teenage debutant Tom Edozie leaving the Premier League leaders just five points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand still to play for their rivals.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Arsenal held in draw as Man City gain ground

    Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Noni Madueke's goal cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser. Arsenal's lead at the top now stands at four points with 12 games remaining, while Brentford remain in seventh place.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Arsenal seek title redemption after Manchester United defeat

    Despite a 3-2 home loss to Manchester United that reopened questions about mental strength, Arsenal remain four points clear atop the Premier League with 15 games remaining and opportunities in the Champions League, domestic cups, and the title race against inconsistent rivals City and Aston Villa.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Arsenal advances in Champions League

    Arsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the Champions League to secure a top-eight finish, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice in the first half to push the Gunners into the last 16. The victory gave Arsenal their seventh straight league phase win and left them six points clear at the top of the classification.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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