Thierry Henry names the Arsenal player who has really surprised him, he says nobody saw it coming

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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has hailed one outstanding current Arsenal player who has developed so much over the past two seasons.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal were close to winning the Premier League title last season but were pipped to the crown by Manchester City.

Since the Spaniard has been manager at the Emirates Stadium, multiple first team players have improved under his tutelage.

One of the players who has improved is winger Bukayo Saka, who was given his debut under Unai Emery before excelling under Arteta.

Henry on Saka

One player who will know what it takes to make it at Arsenal is former icon Thierry Henry, who is the club’s all time top goalscorer.

Speaking on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, the former French winger was keen to praise the Englishman who has excelled in recent seasons.

“I know Bukayo for a very long time, since the academy,” Henry began. “I don’t think anyone thought he was going to be what he became.

“There was a lot of hope. But what he has been doing is just outstanding. He is so humble, the way he sees the game, defending well, attacking well, clever in the way he holds the ball, now he is adding goals and assists to his game.”

Last season for the Gunners, Saka netted 16 goals in the Premier League and provided nine assists for the North London club and he has become a vital cog for Arteta’s side.

Saka’s impact

Since breaking into the first team, the Englishman has gone from strength to strength and looks set to be a vital cog for Gareth Southgate’s England this summer.

After breaking through as a left-back under Emery, Saka has gradually progressed into one of the best wingers in the Premier League and looks set for a big future at Arsenal.

Despite not winning the Premier League title in North London, Saka has emerged as one of the club’s greatest talents and a trophy for the Gunners is surely not too far away for the 22-year-old.