Saka watches Arsenal Women thump bitter rivals Tottenham 5-0 in the north London derby at the Emirates
- Bukayo Saka was spotted at the Emirates Stadium for the north London derby
- The 23-year-old was accompanied by his long-time girlfiend Tolami Benson
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Bukayo Saka was spotted at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Women’s North London derby against Tottenham on Sunday.
The Gunners’ winger was accompanied by his long-time girlfriend, Tolami Benson, whom he began dating in late 2020, along with their dog.
It is understood that Netherlands international Jurrien Timber has also attended the game.
The match at the Emirates Stadium concluded with a dominant 5-0 win for the hosts, to secure three crucial points in their run to challenge Women’s Super League leaders, Chelsea.
However, the Blues confidently remain in first place with 40 points, seven points ahead of second-placed Manchester United, following their 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday.
Chloe Kelly was one of the game’s key players as she made her first appearance for Arsenal in seven years after her exit from Manchester City earlier this month.
Bukayo Saka, alongside his long-time girlfriend Tolami Benson, has been spotted at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal’s north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday
The Gunners thrashed Spurs 5-0 in front of their fans, with Chloe Kelly making her highly anticipated return to the pitch in a red and white shirt
The 27-year-old was part of the Gunners’ academy system between 2010 and 2015, before graduating into the senior team.
‘Since I stepped into this club, I have felt a warm welcome. ‘What a game to (make my debut) in, the derby. It felt amazing,’ said Kelly.
She appeared in the 61st minute, replacing Caitlin Foord, but the game was already decided with a 4-0 on the scoresheets.
Arsenal’s dominance started with an own goal from opponent’s centre back Clare Hunt in the 15th minute, followed by another in the first half from Mariona Caldentey.
In the second half of the match, Foord secured two assists after both Frida Maanum and Alessia Russo found the back of the net in the 52nd and 58th minute, respectively, before Emily Fox’s last goal in the last moments of the clash.
Renee Slegers’ side will face eighth-placed West Ham in their next WSL match after the international break.
Meanwhile, Saka has been sidelined since late-December following his surgery due to a severe hamstring injury suffered during Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Although the exact dates for his return remain unknown, The Sun previously reported that the winger could be out for another eight weeks, with a potential comeback in mid-April.
Earlier, Saka travelled with his Arsenal team-mates to their winter training camp in Dubai
Kai Havertz is another player in the Gunners’ squad who suffered a season-ending injury
It is understood that Saka has returned to light training during Arsenal’s winter training camp in the United Arab Emirates.
His speedy recovery could hand a significant boost to the Gunners, who have been struggling with injuries throughout the entire 2024-25 campaign.
Currently, they are missing several key players, such as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The German suffered a hamstring injury in Dubai and has already undergone surgery, with his recovery programme extending into the next pre-season period.
