Saka silences fitness doubts with goal in Arsenal win

After a World Cup hampered by Achilles pain, Saka roared back with a goal in Arsenal's 3-0 victory.

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What happened. Bukayo Saka started and scored in Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win over Coventry, easing concerns about his fitness after a patchy World Cup.

• Saka managed Achilles' pain last season and during the World Cup.
• He took only seven days off before resuming training.
• He credited extra training, not rest, for his sharpness.

“I took seven days off and then I started to train again.”

— Bukayo Saka

Saka aims to maintain his form as Arsenal defend their Premier League title.

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