Matt Upson has raved about Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka for his performance against Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday.
Arsenal locked horns with Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka started the match for the Gunners.
And, as you would expect, the 22-year-old played a starring role.
The England international winger created all sorts of problems for Tottenham left-back Destiny Udogie in the first half.
And it was also Saka’s effort on goal that Cristian Romero turned into his own goal in the first half.
The Arsenal winger found the back of the net in the second period from the penalty spot.
Praise for Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka vs Tottenham Hotspur
Former Arsenal defender and BBC Sport pundit Matt Upson was impressed with Saka and spoke highly of him.
Upson said on BBC Sport: “Well the Emirates has just erupted.
“Both teams staying in the pocket all the time.
“Counter attack, counter attack, nobody really backing down but Arsenal have that breakthrough.
“It comes from Saka. He has been so influential in this first half.
“It’s one v one, he skips inside. There’s just not enough pressure on the shot here from Spurs.”
Bukayo Saka is a gem
Bukayo Saka is one of the best young players in the world and is a big figure for Arsenal.
The 22-year-old plays consistently well and always raises his game for big occasions.
We are not at all surprised to see Saka play so well against Tottenham in the North London derby.
The 22-year-old plays with a maturity beyond his years.
And, he is only going to get better.
After all, Saka is only 22 now and is still developing and growing as a footballer.
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