Graeme Souness criticizes Bukayo Saka for diving allegations

Graeme Souness labeled Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka a cheat for what he called excessive diving to win free-kicks during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s show. Souness accused Saka of going to ground easily and claimed Arsenal players put pressure on referees, influencing decisions. While he acknowledged that diving is common in modern football, he firmly stated that Saka's actions simulate fouls. Morgan disagreed with Souness's harsh assessment, arguing it unfairly labels Saka amid a heated debate on player conduct. This critique follows past controversies involving Saka's gameplay, including a notable incident against Bayern Munich in April 2024.

• 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Graeme Souness calls Bukayo Saka a ‘cheat’ and claims Arsenal star ‘dives all over the place’