Graeme Souness is a former legend of the game, and he recently called Bukayo Saka a cheat, saying the Arsenal man always dives when he loses control of the ball. Saka is one of the best right wingers in the world and has been delivering fine performances for club and country for a very long time.The attacker has always been a top player since he broke into Arsenal’s first team and has blossomed under Mikel Arteta, who trusts him all the time. There is nothing that can change Arteta’s mind about Saka because the Spanish gaffer is sure he is the best right winger in his squad and has been delivering the best performances for the team.Arteta’s Response to SounessSaka is a top player, and his lack of consistency is often exaggerated, but Souness calling him a diver is new, and Arteta was asked about the comments of the Liverpool icon, and the Spaniard said via Goal:“I haven’t heard it and I’m not going to make any comments about opinions.”When pressed, he added: “I don’t know. We are open to opinions. It’s part of our job. It’s part of our roles. And those opinions have to be respected. Especially if they are done in a respectful way. And we are here to prove that we belong to this level, to this stage, and we certainly always have the intention and the ambition to improve and do better. That’s it.”(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Handling Criticism at the TopSaka is one of the top players in the world, and because he is always on the pitch to play for Arsenal, there is no doubt that he is a top player, so he must expect and understand the criticism he is facing. The scrutiny that comes with his status is part of the game.Arteta’s measured response reflects his experience, and the manager will continue to back his star man. The criticism may be harsh, but it is also a sign of the high standards expected. Saka’s focus will remain on his performances.The debate around his style of play is unlikely to disappear, but his quality is not in question. The winger’s ability to influence matches is what matters most. Arsenal’s faith in him remains absolute._____________________________________________________________________________________________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…More Stories / Latest NewsArteta responds to Graeme Souness over Saka21 October 2026, 18:00Real Madrid refuses to give up on signing Arsenal star21 October 2026, 17:00Bayern Munich v Arsenal Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineup & Score Prediction21 October 2026, 16:30The post Arteta responds to Graeme Souness over Saka appeared first on Just Arsenal News.