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Arteta Hails Saka’s ‘Aura’ as Arsenal Chase Title and Prepare for Champions League Final

He says the 24-year-old’s return from injury gives Arsenal a mental edge in the season’s final stretch.

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Saka’s return from injury has been the biggest factor in taking Arsenal to the cusp of two trophies this season
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Overview

  • Mikel Arteta said this weekend that Bukayo Saka now has a presence and an aura, calling him a game changer before Sunday’s trip to West Ham.
  • The winger returned from an Achilles issue, set up Viktor Gyokeres and scored in a 3-0 win over Fulham.
  • He then hit the deciding goal against Atlético Madrid to send Arsenal into their first Champions League final since 2006.
  • Arteta has leaned on Saka’s leadership, even handing him the captain’s armband when Martin Ødegaard does not start.
  • Arsenal face three league games to try to end a 22-year title wait and will play the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest as fitness checks continue on Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino.