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Mikel Arteta responds to Graeme Souness after he labelled Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka a cheat

Graeme Souness made headlines by publicly branding Bukayo Saka as a cheat this week, with Mikel Arteta now speaking about the pundit's brutal war of words…

By Aaron Morris · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:27 PM

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Mikel Arteta dismissed Graeme Souness's comments after the pundit accused Bukayo Saka of simulating fouls.
Graeme Souness labeled Bukayo Saka a cheat during an appearance on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored show.
Arteta stated he had not heard the remarks and declined to address external opinions.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed comments made by Graeme Souness, who recently accused forward Bukayo Saka of diving and cheating. Speaking during a press conference ahead of Arsenal's Champions League match against Bayern Munich, Arteta stated that he had not heard the remarks and refused to engage with external opinions.

Souness criticized Saka during an appearance on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored show, claiming the winger frequently simulates fouls to deceive referees. Despite the criticism, Saka remains expected to feature prominently when Arsenal take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

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