Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was selected to start in Unai Emery’s side’s last match against Sheffield United.
Saka has broken through into Arsenal’s first-team now, with Emery backing the teenager to make an impact.
Saka has started in Arsenal’s away games against Sheffield United and Manchester United recently.
And Emery believes that the young attacker can become an establish member of the first-team soon, due to faith that is being shown in him.
“We are in a process, because we changed players and because we are taking young players and giving them chances,” Emery said.
“We are not saying to them ‘you can train with us, but you are on the bench on Sunday’. No, no, no. They are playing. It is a process that needs patience. But for example, Bukayo, little by little, is getting better. It’s amazing.
“Last year Matteo arrived here from the second division in France, but we used him all season. Not on the bench, not in the under-23s, but playing.
“And this year the supporters are happy with him. It’s because last year we worked and we used him on the pitch, not on the bench.”
Saka has actually looked more of a threat than Nicolas Pepe for Arsenal at times this season, and there is great excitement about his potential.
The youngster has skill and pace, which makes him difficult for oppositions sides to defend again.
Although Saka is still raw, for 18 he shows great signs of promise, and could yet develop into a star at the Emirates Stadium if he goes on to fulfil his potential.
Arsenal are next in action this evening against Vitoria in the Europa League, and Saka may well be given more game time.
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