Is Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?
Bukayo Saka has struggled to produce his best on a consistent basis in recent months, but could be getting back to top form this season.
Bukayo Saka's impressive opening-day performance for Arsenal has reignited speculation about whether the Gunners will successfully defend their Premier League title. The 24-year-old, who missed several games last season due to an Achilles injury, returned to action and helped Arsenal secure their first league title in 22 years. Although he was substituted during the Champions League final loss to Paris-St Germain, Saka's return appears to have paid dividends.
He displayed sharpness and involvement in Arsenal's attacking play against Coventry, scoring the second goal in a 3-0 victory. Saka's return to form comes after a rest period following the World Cup, during which he managed his time off carefully to avoid overtraining. His partnership with Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Ben White has been crucial to Arsenal's fluid attack, with the trio starting a Premier League game together just twice since December 2024.
Saka's motivation appears to stem from the disappointment of England's World Cup performance, which he felt didn't meet expectations.
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