'He's Helping Us Now As An Important Player' - Unai Emery On Arsenal Star In The Making Saka

Published: September 30, 2019

Arsenal took a point to North London and are back in the top four following their entertaining 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Manager Unai Emery reserved special praise for the youngest player that started the game, Bukayo Saka after his outstanding performance.

The Hale End Academy product showed he's a player to keep an eye on and provided the assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal in the 58th minute, only confirmed after an offside decision was reversed by the video assistant referee.

Reflecting on the game, Emery told reporters post-match : ''He (Saka) is working and improving, being mature and playing matches.

''With his work it’s natural. He’s improving, he’s helping us now as an important player.

''We are going to go with him with calm and patience but also if he deserves to take minutes to have that confidence to help us it’s fantastic for us.''

The 18-year-old Saka has now made eight appearances in all competitions for Arsenal since his senior debut in November 2018.

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