Overview

• Madueke started both September internationals under Thomas Tuchel, shone in the 5-0 win over Serbia and drew praise for his speed, one‑v‑one ability and goal involvement.
• Gary Neville said the winger looks “a different player” since joining Arsenal and suggested Saka could switch to the left to keep Madueke on the right.
• Ian Wright flatly rejected moving Saka from his established role, and Jamie Carragher noted that shifting the club’s top performer would be difficult.
• Arsenal signed Madueke from Chelsea for around £52m to reinforce the right flank, and he has stepped in while Saka manages a hamstring problem.
• Madueke’s rise intensifies competition on the left as well, with commentators highlighting pressure on Gabriel Martinelli from both the England scorer and new signing Eberechi Eze.