Hamstring issues have lurked in the background for Saka in recent months ... Neither are at the level of Saka, but that is no great surprise. No team has one of the best three or four players ...

"No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world." Gabriel Martinelli's comments about Bukayo Saka are telling as to just how much Arsenal depend on the England winger ...

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot also made the cut, however, Bukayo Saka missed out. Team of 2024 (4-3-3): Emi Martinez (Aston Villa); Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), William Saliba ...