Bukayo Saka scored twice for Arsenal in their 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon but it was his discipline that may have pleased Mikel Arteta ...
In more good news for Arsenal and Arteta with regard to the Premier League's yellow card suspensions rule, it resets imminently, so no other players across his squad are in danger. [With Southampton's visit to N5 on April 21 marking the Gunners' 32 Premier League fixture of the campaign ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-fixtures-man-city-title-26509854)it meant all Saka had to do was avoid being shown a yellow card in each of the five games preceding the aforementioned clash thus setting up a nervy, albeit unlikely scenario, for the winger. He was a suspension risk after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season on New Year's Eve against Brighton and In fact, not a single yellow card was shown to an Arsenal player against Palace. If the winger was shown a yellow card against Palace it would have placed him at risk of missing next month's double-header against Manchester City and Chelsea. "The team did really well.
ARSENAL are finally talking up their chances of landing a first Prem crown since 2004 after opening up an eight-point gap at the top.Cautious manager.
“That’s why we are top of the league. But the striker said: “At Arsenal, no one is the main man. We’re where we want to be in the table.” Much of this new-found belief has been fired by the return of serial winner Jesus. This is something we can really achieve.” “The prize at the end is worth giving everything for.
Bukayo Saka is continuing his fine Premier League season as he hit another milestone for Arsenal in their 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace.Saka got two.
It’s true that he affected the game in the right way for us and he’s been really consistent. “He’s improving because he’s got the right teammates that make him better, and that’s really important. I managed to do that today and help us win the game, so I’m happy again.”
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has teased the "secrets" to the Gunners' remarkable title charge.
"We’re really happy," Saka said after the game. We’ve built some good momentum, winning games, playing really well. Ben White, who is impressing at right-back this season, played a key role in the London derby win, Arsenal's ninth of the season, and Saka says Arsenal's right flank is thriving.
Bukayo Saka verbally accepted a new contract at Arsenal weeks ago, and it's now just a matter of sorting out the details and signing it.
“It is obviously not affecting him, that is why he is not rushing into anything and when it does settle we know we have him for longer than we do at the minute.” [told the media](https://dailycannon.com/2023/03/ramsdale-saka-contract/) in early March that he’s convinced his teammate will stick around for the long term, whenever his deal gets signed. [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/03/20/transfer-news-saka-arsenal-deal-kane-future-and-more/) that Bukayo Saka’s camp and Arsenal reached a verbal agreement over a new contract weeks ago.
Massive News as Arsenal Reach Agreement With €110m Rated Fan Favourite to Extend Contract After Martinelli ... According to latest reports in London, England ...
The club will then focus on [extending the contract of their centre-back William Saliba](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-prioritise-extend-contracts-bukayo-saka-william-saliba/). [secured a new deal for Gabriel Martinelli](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-favorite-gabriel-martinelli-signs-new-contract-till-2027/), this would be their next big move. The 21-year-old has agreed a deal in principle to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium. The explosive attacker has been a vital cog in their current campaign. According to latest reports in London, England international Bukayo Saka is set to become the highest-paid Arsenal player after reportedly agreeing to sign a new long-term contract with the North London club. Therefore, the Londoners were working round the clock to come up with a solution for him as soon as possible.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is close to putting pen to paper on a new long-term contract with the club.
But Mikel Arteta stopped short of saying Saka is the best player in the league when asked after Sunday's win. Saka scored twice and registered an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace to open up an eight-point gap over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Alexis Sanchez was the last Arsenal player to achieve that feat in the 2016/17 season. Saka has been one of the stand-out players for Arsenal this season. The winger has agreed to a new deal and now it is down to the club to finalise 'small details' and give supporters the news they've been waiting for. An official announcement depends on the Arsenal media team, but the verbal agreement has been reached weeks ago.
Arsenal head into the international break eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with just 10 games left to play as the title race ...
Saka has been at the heart of their title charge this season with his consistent performances and brilliant output. There were calls at the end of last season for Arteta to be sacked after Arsenal missed out on a top four spot and qualification for the Champions League. After yet another influential display for the Gunners, Saka was quick to warn City and other Premier League rivals that Arsenal will only get better and better in the years to come under Mikel Arteta. Saka now has 10+ goals and assists for a second consecutive season for the Gunners as he aims to fire Arsenal to their first title in nearly 20 years. The 21-year-old's contract is set to expire next summer with talks ongoing over a renewal to fend off transfer interest from Liverpool and City. [What Bukayo Saka did to Rob Holding after Palace win as Arsenal silence Sporting doubters](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/rob-holding-bukayo-saka-arsenal-26509969) [Gabriel Jesus makes injury admission as Arsenal striker reveals the one thing that never changed](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/gabriel-jesus-makes-injury-admission-26509747) [Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City in Premier League title race](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-fixtures-man-city-title-26509854) [Bukayo Saka double deals Man City title blow - Arsenal winners and losers in Crystal Palace win](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/bukayo-saka-double-deals-man-26509263) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-saliba-26510134)