Arsenal’s Saka a ‘player of impact’ – Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described Bukayo Saka as a “player who wants to make an impact” after his stellar performance in the 4-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United on Sunday.

The 18-year-old started at left-back on the day and made headlines for the sublime build-up to Nicolas Pepe’s goal, where he nutmegged Valentino Lazaro before finding the Ivory Coast international, who did the rest.

It extended his assists this season to eight which is the most of any Arsenal player.

“He (Saka) takes responsibility, he takes risks in the final third,” Arteta told Sky Sports

“He is a player who wants to make an impact, he has courage.”

Saka weighed in on his assist, calling his nutmeg a “little chilli”.

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“I just thought that as soon as I passed it to him I found the space and I exploited it and it was almost a two v one situation but I always see it as a one v one,” the Anglo-Nigerian told the club website.