Gary Lineker has said on Twitter that he loves watching Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka in action.
The former Tottenham Hotspur striker made the comments about Saka after an amazing stat emerged about the Arsenal winger on the social networking site.
According to Opta, since the start of last season, the 19-year-old – who can also operate as a left-back – is the youngster Premier League player to have reached double figures for goals and assists in all competitions.
The England international scored for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw with Benfica away from home in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 32 tie on Thursday evening.
Big player for Arsenal
Saka may be only 19 years of age, but the winger has already established himself as a big player for Arsenal.
The England international is a regular in manager Mikel Arteta’s first team at the moment and now features out wide instead of in defence.
According to WhoScored, the teenager has made 20 starts and one substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Gunners so far this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process.
The teenager has scored one goal and provided one assist in three Europa League games for the Gunners this campaign, according to WhoScored.
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