Arsenal Coach Arteta Hails Saka For Offensive Contribution Against Everton

Published: February 23, 2020

The degree of hype for Bukayo Saka has reached a fever pitch after the Hale End Academy product took his assists to ten for the season in Arsenal's hard-fought 3-2 win against Everton on Sunday evening.

Eddie Nketiah equalised for the Gunners on 27 minutes, guding the ball home following an excellent delivery from the youngest player on the pitch, Saka.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice, including the eventual match winner 24 seconds into the second half, while Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison struck for the Toffees.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta praised the performance of Saka, who came on for the injured Sead Kolasinac in the 19th minute, but has advised the versatile youngster not to get carried away as there are areas in which he can improve.

On Saka, the Spanish coach told reporters at the post-match press conference : "I'm never happy when something like that happens with Kola.

"It was a great contribution offensively (from Saka) but he showed that there is a great margin for improvement and he has to keep his feet on the ground."

Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to ten games this calendar year following their victory against Everton and they have now climbed above the Toffees into the top half of the Premier League table.

Igho Kingsley

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