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'We are not worried about him': Granit Xhaka tips Bukayo Saka to bounce back from his penalty miss at West Ham immediately - and will 'push him' to take their next spot-kick - while calling on Arsenal to remain 'together' after fresh title-race blow

Bukayo Saka's Arsenal team-mates have no concerns over the winger’s mindset after he missed a crucial penalty in Sunday’s draw at West Ham, with Granit Xhaka insisting: ‘He’s so strong mentally. We are not worried about him.’

Saka had the chance to give Arsenal a 3-1 lead at the London Stadium on Sunday, only to miss the target from 12 yards. Two minutes later, Jarrod Bowen equalised for West Ham to put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title ambitions.

It was Saka’s first penalty miss for Arsenal and his first setback from the spot since the Euro 2020 final with England.