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Martin Keown says one Arsenal player was ‘different class’ tonight

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Martin Keown praised Bukayo Saka on BT Sports 1 (10:04pm, April 15, 2021) for his performance for Arsenal this evening.

The Arsenal legend believes that Saka was “different class” for the Gunners, as they eased past Slavia Prague in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Mikel Arteta’s side won 4-0 against Slavia in Prague in the second leg of their quarter-final tie this evening, clinching the title 5-1 on aggregate.

Keown said about Saka on BT Sports 1 (10:04pm, April 15, 2021): “He is really dragging the team forward, and his contribution tonight was different class.”

How did Bukayo Saka play for Arsenal?

Saka, who can operate as a left-back and as a winger, was one of the best players on the pitch for Arsenal and impressed some fans.

The 19-year-old was deployed on the right wing, and the teenager produced yet another superb performance.

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The England international scored a fantastic goal and also earned a penalty that the Gunners converted.

According to WhoScored, Saka took two shots, had a pass accuracy of 70.4%, took 44 touches, made two tackles and one interception, and put in one cross.

According to WhoScored, Saka has scored five goals and provided two assists in 25 Premier League starts, and has scored two goals and provided three assists in six Europa League starts for Arsenal so far this season.