Bukayo Saka’s performance as Arsenal captain is coming under fire following the team’s recent 1-0 loss to Newcastle.

Fans are questioning his leadership on the pitch, noting that he failed to display the vocal presence expected from a captain.

Arsenal fan, scrapytweets, wrote: “Having the captains armband means having responsibilities.

“I didn’t see him [Saka] yell or talk to his players the entire game ffs!

“At least we see [Martin] Odegaard instructing the boys and leading the press at all time.”

As Arsenal grapple with their dip in form, the pressure is mounting on Saka to step up and embody the leadership qualities needed to inspire his squad.

Odegaard, meanwhile, is yet to return to the squad since injuring himself on international duty.

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