Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been praised for his newest efficiency within the Europa League on Thursday night time.
THE LOWDOWN: MAN IN FORM
The 21-year-old has been good this season for the Gunners, however he has taken his recreation up a notch over the previous two weeks. The winger scored twice against Liverpool final weekend to encourage his crew to victory and began in opposition to Bodo/Glimt in Norway on Thursday.
Saka was fortunate to get a aim halfway via the match and it sealed the win as Arsenal made it three from three in Europe this season. It was the England worldwide’s fourth goal of the marketing campaign and the 21-year-old’s newest efficiency earned him reward from one Arsenal legend.
THE LATEST: KEOWN’S PRAISE FOR SAKA
Martin Keown has praised Saka as Arsenal continued their wonderful type by beating Bodo/Glimt, claiming that the England star has been on one other stage this season.
The 21-year-old, who was changed by Granit Xhaka early within the second half, continues to impress beneath Mikel Arteta this season.
Speaking at half-time, Keown singled out Saka for reward and stated that he has been a ‘different class’ for the Gunners this season, telling BT Sport [via Football 365]: “It hasn’t been thrilling nevertheless it exhibits the status Arsenal are constructing.
“Sometimes you need to grind out wins and stand up to the opposition and play when you can play. When you get the ball to players like Bukayo Saka… he’s just different class at the moment this fella. He’s got the full-back on toast tonight.”
“It was a great run for the goal, obviously, he gets lucky but it’s brilliant how he gets into that area. He’s gone to another level.”
Following Arsenal’s 1-0 win, Keown added: “Saka’s top drawer. Tonight his class was the difference. He’s going through the gears in an Arsenal shirt now.”
“All in all I think Mikel Arteta will be happy with tonight. They managed to grind out the result and they did just enough to get the win.”
THE VERDICT: DIFFERENT CLASS INDEED
Saka has been wonderful this season together with his aim contributions. He has scored four goals and provided four assists in his opening 12 matches of the marketing campaign.
He will certainly solely get even higher if he stays match all through the whole lot of 2022/23. He has been Arsenal’s player of the year within the past two seasons and it’s trying like he’s not able to relinquish that award this time round both.