Why was Bukayo Saka taken off at half-time after scoring in Arsenal’s win over Fulham? Mikel Arteta explains substitution
Goal | 03.05.2026 14:09
Despite Saka’s influential performance, Arteta opted to replace him at the break to ensure his long-term availability following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Explaining the decision to the media, the Arsenal manager said: “We had to, he played 30-odd minutes in Madrid, now he's played 45 minutes. We need to ramp up his load but we need to be careful because we need him on that pitch."
