Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka needs to ‘improve defensively’ after Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal beat Bodo-Glimt 1-0 on Thursday evening (Image: BT Sport)

Mikel Arteta urged Bukayo Saka to ‘demand extra of himself’ and ‘enhance defensively’ after Arsenal’s Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt.

England ahead Saka scored the one objective because the Gunners clinched their third successive win on this season’s Europa League.

Bodo/Glimt got here into the sport with a 14-game successful streak at residence in Europe however have been wasteful in entrance of objective and failed to answer Saka’s first-half opener.

Martin Keown and Joe Cole have been stuffed with reward for in-form Saka after Arsenal continued their successful run in Norway however Arteta was not completely glad together with his efficiency.

Requested if the Arsenal goalscorer is getting ‘higher and higher’ this season, Arteta stated: ‘Sure, however once more he can turn out to be a lot better.

‘He had moments within the recreation the place he was actually good after which moments he can enhance and demand extra of himself, particularly defensively.

Bukayo Saka scored the one objective as Arsenal got here out on high (Image: Getty)

‘There have been moments the place we allowed their left full-back to progress the play and break our press too simply. There a whole lot of issues to enhance.’

Arsenal have loved a sensational begin to the season, climbing to the highest of the Premier League after successful 11 of their first 12 video games in all competitions.

On Arsenal’s newest victory, Arteta added: ‘I’m actually proud of the win towards a staff that has gained the final 14 video games right here at residence. It’s not a coincidence.

‘We have been anticipating a very powerful evening right here and we made a whole lot of modifications once more however I’m delighted to discover a method to win. To do this beneath any circumstances is an actual constructive for me and the staff.

‘They're actually quick and the turnovers and gifting away of the ball that you just don’t often anticipate. The ball was leaping and it was out of your toes and also you give it away and the sport turns into so quick.

‘I’m completely happy, however on the identical time we now have to enhance rather a lot.’

Premier League leaders Arsenal return to motion on Sunday towards Leeds United, who haven't gained in 5 matches.

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