Bukayo Saka faces Chelsea seeking to end goal scoring drought

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Bukayo Saka faces Chelsea seeking to end goal scoring drought
Summary

Bukayo Saka enters Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium with a chance to extend his current scoring streak to three games. The Arsenal winger has recorded goals in the opening matches against Coventry City and Aston Villa this season. Despite his consistent form, Saka has struggled historically against Chelsea, netting only once in nine appearances since August 2021. The 25-year-old enters the London derby in peak condition following recovery from an Achilles injury. His recent goals have come from closer proximity to the goal rather than his traditional approach of cutting inside from the flank. This tactical adjustment, highlighted by his finish at Villa Park, remains a focal point for the Arsenal attack as they prepare for the rivalry matchup.

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  • Saka has scored in both of Arsenal’s opening league matches this season.
  • The winger has recorded only one goal in his last nine games against Chelsea.
  • Arsenal hosts Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday.
  • Saka demonstrated a shift in scoring patterns by arriving inside the six-yard box against Aston Villa.
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Bukayo Saka has started Arsenal’s Premier League season in excellent form, but Sunday’s clash with Chelsea gives him the opportunity to put right one surprisingly poor record.The Arsenal winger ha...

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