Bukayo Saka has declared himself fully fit for Arsenal's new season, putting an Achilles injury that disrupted his previous campaign firmly behind him. The England international's fitness is a major boost for the Gunners, who sit second in the Premier League with three points from one game, having scored three goals without conceding.
Sky Sports Football reported that Saka suffered the Achilles problem in March, an issue that hampered the end of his club season and subsequently affected his World Cup with England. He came in and out of Thomas Tuchel's national team setup during the tournament. "The World Cup was a couple of months ago, I’ve put in a lot of work since then and I’m feeling good," Saka said. He took a brief break after the season before returning to training, stating, "I took seven days off and then started to train again and just try and come back in good shape so I’m on top of my body."
How did Saka perform in pre-season?
Saka demonstrated his sharpness in a recent 3-0 friendly win over Coventry. He found the net in that match, with Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz also scoring as Arsenal were three goals up by the 49th minute. All three goals came from open play. It was only the second time Saka, Odegaard, and Havertz have started a Premier League game together since December 2024, highlighting the rarity and potential of that attacking combination. Odegaard, who played very well last week according to the report, also scored in the fixture.
What is Arsenal's current form?
Mikel Arteta's side began the 2026-27 Premier League season with a victory, placing them second in the early standings. They have a positive goal difference of three, having scored three and conceded none. Bukayo Saka is the club's top scorer so far this season with one goal from one appearance. This solid defensive and offensive start provides a strong platform as the team prepares for its next challenge.
What comes next for Arsenal?
The immediate focus shifts to the next fixture, an away match against Aston Villa on 31 August 2026. Villa currently sit 20th in the table, making it a key opportunity for Arsenal to build momentum. Saka's return to full fitness is perfectly timed for this run of games, which fans can track on the club's fixtures page. His availability adds significant firepower to an attack that has started the season brightly.
Maintaining this early form will be important for Arsenal's ambitions. With a fit-again Saka leading the line and the team showing defensive solidity, the foundations are in place. The squad's depth and current condition can be monitored via the official squad page as the season progresses.
