Graeme Souness Labels Bukayo Saka a "Cheat" for Diving

Graeme Souness, a former Liverpool player, publicly criticized Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka on Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored programme. Souness accused Saka of diving "all over the place" and exaggerating contact during matches.

His comments followed Arsenal's victory over Nottingham Forest, where Neco Williams received a yellow card for a challenge on Saka that involved minimal contact. Souness stated that Saka often simulates fouls and falls to the ground when he appears to lose possession, which he considers a form of cheating.

He also condemned Saka's teammates for pressuring match officials to influence their decisions. Souness remarked that Saka's actions lead referees to become anxious and make incorrect calls despite their initial judgments being accurate.

He emphasized that simulation is prevalent in football today, but he specifically highlighted Saka's behavior as problematic.