Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was in inspired form as the Gunners overcame Bournemouth to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup last night.
The teenager has had to play in an unfamiliar role at left-back in recent weeks due to injuries to Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney, but the 18-year-old hasn’t let it curtail his attacking instincts.
Saka scored the opening goal at the Vitality Stadium after just five minutes before providing the assist for Eddie Nketiah’s second. He was awarded the man of the match for his performance, and fans on Twitter thought he was more than deserving of the accolade:
What a player ?
— Tom Ryder (@TomRyder1) 27 January 2020
He’s so well rounded he can attack and defend ?
— munir (@MunirEssa97) 27 January 2020
The future! ?
— Winston Yuen (@Octodoggys) 27 January 2020
Playing out of position and still getting MOTM isn't for everyone.
— Kaushal Shukla (@kaushalshukla) 27 January 2020
Absolute baller man
— RF⚜️ (@RF8382) 27 January 2020
Well deserved
— Effort Oba (@EffortOba) 27 January 2020
Well deserved! What a fantastic performance from this young gem! Keep going Saka!
— Mark Pinto IN | PT (@MarcoGooner) 27 January 2020
well done lad
— Jack Hilsden (@CallMeMrH420) 27 January 2020
It was a youthful-looking side that took to the pitch yesterday evening with the likes of Saka, Nketiah, Joe Willock, Matteo Guendouzi and Gabriel Martinelli all 20 years of age or under.
Out of all the youth products, though, both Saka and Martinelli have looked the most promising, and their performances against Bournemouth will certainly help them cement places in the starting eleven.
