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The Bukayo Saka experiment Mikel Arteta must try to get the Arsenal star firing again

Bukayo Saka’s form has become a hot topic among Arsenal fans. The England international is adored by Gooners. He is one of their own and…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Bukayo Saka experiment Mikel Arteta must try to get the Arsenal star firing again
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues Mikel Arteta should play Bukayo Saka on the left wing to restore his form.
  • Saka scored three goals in his first four Premier League matches before showing a drop in performance.
  • Arsenal faces a left-wing shortage following summer departures and an injury to Christos Tzolis.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Shamanth Jayaram argues that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should experiment with playing Bukayo Saka on the left wing to help him regain form. Despite scoring three goals in his first four Premier League matches this season, Saka experienced an evident dip in performance against Leeds United, leading to concern among supporters.

Arsenal faces a shortage on the left wing following the summer sales of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, alongside an injury to Christos Tzolis. Jayaram notes that Saka previously registered 26 goals and 21 assists in 77 appearances on the left flank earlier in his career.

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