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Bukayo Saka's Arsenal Struggles Raise Questions as World Cup Looms

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Bukayo Saka's recent goal-scoring drought has Arsenal fans and pundits questioning his form, with the winger scoring just nine goals and two assists in all competitions this season. His performance, including a 15-game goal drought before a recent Wolves match, has drawn criticism despite underlying expected goals (xG) suggesting he's unlucky. The 24-year-old England international missed three games with a hip injury and has only found the net twice since the new year.

Saka's importance to the Gunners is immense, but his reliance on him is under scrutiny after the team's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, their fourth defeat all season. Saka's 17 league games this season highlight the pressure he faces.