Noni Madueke’s omission from the England squad for the November international break came as a surprise, particularly given his recent performances for Arsenal. The winger has been enjoying an impressive spell of form and has taken advantage of the opportunity to feature more regularly following Bukayo Saka’s injury.Madueke represented England at the 2026 World Cup but lost his place in the squad during the September international break. However, his performances in recent weeks have given the national team selectors plenty to consider ahead of future selections.The 23-year-old has stepped up impressively while Saka has been unavailable, producing several strong displays across different competitions. He was superb in Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool and continued his excellent form against Hull City in their next Premier League fixture.Madueke making the most of his opportunityThe England international also found the net in Arsenal’s Champions League victory against Slavia Praha, further underlining his growing importance to the team. His contributions have demonstrated that he can make a difference when given the responsibility of starting regularly.According to Football Insider, Madueke’s performances mean he will have to be considered a serious contender for a starting place even when Saka returns from injury. The winger has been particularly impressive in recent matches, giving Arsenal another strong option on the right side of their attack.Saka remains widely regarded as the superior player and is arguably Arsenal’s best right winger at present. However, Madueke is beginning to show a level of maturity that could make the competition between them much closer.(Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)Saka could face increased competitionOne noticeable aspect of Madueke’s recent displays has been the improvement in areas of his game that have previously attracted criticism. He appears to be making progress in those aspects of his performances, showing greater maturity and a determination to establish himself as an important player.That development could have significant implications for Arsenal once Saka is available again. While the England international is expected to reclaim his place, Madueke is giving Mikel Arteta a genuine selection decision to consider.If he maintains this level, Saka could face his toughest competition for regular playing time from a teammate. Madueke is making a strong case for himself, and his recent performances suggest he will not be content with returning to a supporting role._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…The post Does Madueke’s current form put him at the same level as Saka appeared first on Just Arsenal News.