Bukayo Saka has become the first Premier League player to reach double figures in both goals and assists this campaign.
The 20-year-old has been one of the standout performers for Arsenal this season, showcasing his incredible pace, skill and creativity on the pitch.
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He has scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions so far this season, scoring and assisting in the first half of Arsenal’s match against Crystal Palace.
Saka has been a consistent performer for Arsenal throughout the season, and he is expected to put pen to paper on a new long-term contract soon.
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“We want to create a long-term project here and for that we need our best players to be committed to the club,” said Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
“To stick them together for a while, create stability and from there keep it going to become a better club and keep evolving.
“It’s part of developing a team and a squad, and as well taking the club where we want.
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“It is maximising the resources we have and we have huge resources because we have a lot of talent.”
The youngster has also been a regular in the England national team, featuring prominently in Gareth Southgate’s side and his ability to adapt to different roles on the pitch has been a major asset for his teams.