‘Fortunately, they won yesterday; otherwise, fans would have come for His head immediately, for what He did yesterday was utter ‘RUBBISH’; Arteta should sit him down and put some sense into him; Chelsea Icon Frank Lampard discloses the one Arsenal player who was not up to standard yesterday in their great win against Burnley.

Arsenal has been enjoying a remarkable ease in finding the back of the net lately, raising questions about the necessity of a dedicated striker in their lineup. Under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, the team has netted a total of 11 goals across two recent matches, with young talent Bukayo Saka accounting for four of those goals, including two from penalty kicks.

Saka’s penalty prowess was on display last week when he confidently converted a spot kick against Alphonse Areola, making up for a miss from the previous season. His precision continued as he found the back of the net past James Trafford in Arsenal’s resounding 5-0 victory over Burnley.

Despite Saka’s consistent contributions, former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood voiced skepticism about the quality of Saka’s penalty, labeling it as “bad” and lacking conviction. However, this criticism appears unwarranted considering Saka’s overall reliability and growing influence within the team.

Amidst calls for Arsenal to reinforce their attacking options with a traditional number nine during the January transfer window, Saka’s performances serve as a testament to the team’s ability to generate goals from within its current ranks.

The young England international has not only excelled in domestic competition, tallying 12 Premier League goals and eight assists, but has also made significant contributions in the Champions League, with seven goals to his name.

Nevertheless, it was Saka’s penalty that drew Sherwood’s attention for all the wrong reasons. Despite the former manager’s reservations, Arsenal’s recent form has instilled confidence as they prepare to resume their Champions League campaign against Porto in Portugal.

As they embark on this crucial European encounter, Arsenal finds themselves in a buoyant mood, buoyed by their recent goal-scoring exploits and poised to capitalize on the momentum generated by their impressive performances.