Mikel Arteta admitted that Bukayo Saka must get used to being kicked in games because of the way he attracts players.
The 22-year-old played a starring role for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday night – a result which sees the Gunners top Group B with nine points, four ahead of PSV Eindhoven and Lens.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Arsenal in the first half, turning home from close range after Saka had ghosted in behind Kike Salas, before Gabriel Martinelli’s through ball set Saka free to advance into Sevilla’s penalty area. The Ealing-born…