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Bukayo Saka blasted over Arsenal captaincy as Mikel Arteta ‘will handle Barcelona’

A round-up of the most recent Arsenal information forward of this weekend’s north London derby.

Bukayo Saka wore the captain’s armband through the draw with Wolves (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Photos)

Tensions could have eased following Arsenal’s capitulation in opposition to Wolves however anxiousness surrounding their benefit will undoubtedly persist. The Gunners have been cruising in direction of an easy triumph at Molineux on Wednesday after Piero Hincapie’s second-half strike gave them a two-goal lead. Nonetheless, soccer seldom goes in keeping with plan.

Hugo Bueno’s spectacular objective was complemented by Tom Edozie’s try deflecting in off Riccardo Calafiori to safe the Premier League’s backside aspect some extent. The sudden collapse was subsequently addressed by Bukayo Saka, who confronted criticism from an English soccer legend as Mikel Arteta’s place got here underneath scrutiny.

This is a round-up of the most recent Arsenal information forward of this weekend’s north London derby…

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Saka response slammed

The result at Molineux was unquestionably a detrimental one to Arsenal’s championship ambitions. The frustration was evident and was additionally expressed by Saka, who wore the armband within the absence of the injured Martin Odegaard.

Chatting with Sky Sports activities following the ultimate whistle, he mentioned: “It is very flat [in the dressing room]. I am very disenchanted with the consequence and particularly how we performed within the second half, it is from the extent that we have set this season.”

While many applauded Saka’s refreshing candour and perception into the mindset of his team-mates, his admission did not sit significantly effectively with Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle.

He argued that Saka’s downbeat physique language and remarks have been unbecoming of a captain following a tricky defeat.

“That is attention-grabbing, that, as a result of he was the skipper tonight,” Hoddle mentioned. “For me, he was very trustworthy, very trustworthy there saying they should do higher… blah blah blah.

“However his manner for me wasn’t proper. Your manner must be just a little bit extra up, he was very flat, very flat.”

“His former golf equipment will let managers go and clearly Chelsea, Arsenal, I imply actually any membership on the prime, will likely be him as an possibility as a result of he is doing an unbelievable job at Como.”

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