‘Different class’ – Martin Keown says Bukayo Saka has ‘gone to another level’ as Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt

Martin Keown singled out Bukayo Saka for reward (Footage: Getty/BT Sport)

Martin Keown heaped reward on Bukayo Saka as Arsenal continued their sensible run of type by beating Bodo/Glimt, insisting the England star has ‘gone to a different stage’ this season.

Saka scored his fourth objective of the season on Thursday night time to place Arsenal forward in opposition to Europa League rivals Bodo/Glimt in Norway.

The 21-year-old made a shiny begin to the sport and broke the impasse when his shot fortuitously deflected off his personal chest to search out the again of the online.

Saka continued to impress till he was changed by Granit Xhaka within the second half as Mikel Arteta selected to make a couple of adjustments forward of Sunday’s Premier League conflict at Leeds United.

Talking at half-time, Keown singled out Saka for reward and stated he has been ‘totally different class’ for early Premier League leaders Arsenal.

‘It hasn’t been thrilling however it reveals the fame Arsenal are constructing,’ Keown informed BT Sport. ‘Generally you might want to grind out wins and stand as much as the opposition and play when you may play.

‘If you get the ball to gamers like Bukayo Saka… he’s simply totally different class in the intervening time this fella. He’s acquired the full-back on toast tonight.

Saka starred in Arsenal’s win in Norway (Image: Getty)

‘It was an incredible run for the objective, clearly he will get fortunate however it’s sensible how he will get into that space. He’s gone to a different stage.’

Following Arsenal’s 1-0 win, Keown added: ‘Saka’s high drawer. Tonight his class was the distinction. He’s going by means of the gears in an Arsenal shirt now.

‘All in all I believe Mikel Arteta might be proud of tonight. They managed to grind out the consequence and so they did simply sufficient to get the win.’

Former England midfielder Joe Cole additionally spoke glowingly of Saka after Arsenal secured their eleventh win from 12 video games this season, calling him a ‘fantastic participant’.

‘He’s acquired that fantastic mixture of pace and management,’ Cole stated. ‘He’s an exquisite participant and each time I watch him he’s enhancing.

‘It's essential to keep in mind how younger he's. Arsenal have gotten a gem right here. He’s already one of many leaders on the pitch. He’s a improbable footballer and one Arsenal must tie down and construct a crew round.’

Arsenal’s slim win in Norway means the Gunners have now taken most factors from their first three Europa League video games this season.

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