Overview
- Graeme Souness made the accusation on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored on Tuesday, saying Saka 'simulates a foul' and calling anyone who does so a 'cheat'.
- Souness described Saka going to ground quickly, claiming Arsenal players then surround referees to pressure them into reversing decisions.
- Former striker Gabby Agbonlahor publicly agreed with Souness on talkSPORT while other pundits and outlets pushed back, defending Saka's overall contributions.
- Coverage notes Saka is this season one of the Premier League's most-fouled players, and reports repeatedly recall an April 2024 incident involving Manuel Neuer in the Champions League.
- No formal response from Saka or Arsenal is reported and the comments are likely to keep scrutiny on simulation, refereeing and VAR as Arsenal travel to Bayern Munich.