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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Mikel Arteta makes Bukayo Saka penalty decision after apology from Arsenal star

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka will continue taking penalties for Arsenal after his crucial miss against West Ham on Sunday.

With Arsenal 2-1 up, Saka missed from the spot. The Hammers went on to punish their London rivals, with Jarrod Bowen scoring moments later. The 2-2 draw means Arsenal are now just four points ahead of Manchester City having played a game more.

Saka has apologised for Arsenal fans for missing the penalty. It's not the first time the 21-year-old has missed from the spot - as his effort in the Euro 2020 final for England against Italy was saved - but Arteta has not lost faith in his penalty-taking ability.

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