Wembley Defeat Shows It’s Time to Challenge Bukayo Saka’s Shielding
Arsenal arrived at Wembley expecting Bukayo Saka to lead them to silverware. He wore the captain’s armband and had two clear chances inside six minutes. Both were denied, and City never looked back. Saka ended the match without a goal, registered three saved shots and completed just 73% of his passes. Those numbers have fueled sharp criticism from supporters. Some comments remain focused on football, while others cross into unfair personal attacks. Pep Guardiola’s tactics of doubling up on Saka cannot erase the fact that elite players find solutions under pressure. Arsenal still top the league by nine points and remain in two cups. But Saka’s dip since December, highlighted on the biggest stage, cannot be overlooked. The next eight weeks will define this Arsenal side. Saka is central to their ambitions. Honest appraisal—rather than unchecked protection—may be the boost he needs to raise his game.
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