"Destroyed Monaco by himself" "Best player of this team" - Fans hail Arsenal star for his performance in 3-0 win over Monaco
Fans took to X to laud Bukayo Saka for his performance in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday, December 11. Saka scored a brace and bagged an assist as the Gunners moved to third place.
Arsenal and Monaco entered the contest with the same points (10) in the league phase. Saka broke the deadlock by tapping home a pass from Gabriel Jesus in the 34th minute.
Monaco came out strongly in the second half but had a hard time testing Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya. Arsenal, meanwhile, doubled their lead in the 78th minute as Saka completed his brace.
The Englishman turned provider 10 minutes later, with Kai Havertz rounding off the scoring to complete a comfortable victory.
Saka won possession seven times, created three chances, had three touches in the opposition box, won three duels, made three interceptions, and registered two shots on target. The England forward was involved in all three goals and deservedly won the Man of the Match award.
After the match, fans took the X to praise him for his performance.
An X user wrote:
''Bukayo Saka now has 13 g/a in 14 UCL games. He absolutely destroyed Monaco by himself. Good day to be alive as an Arsenal fan. What a player you have on your hands.''
Another tweeted:
''Saka is involved in Arsenal four goals lol, clearly the best player of this team. Odegaard needs to do better, he has somes chances. The others forwars also have to step up''
''Bukayo Saka this season: 21 Games, 21 G/A World class.'' @statmusefc pointed out his stats
''There’s never been a time in my life i’ve hated Saka. I love this guy too much. He’s family to me'' @Aki_AFC wrote
''Saka as always. Carrying the dead attack.'' @uc_yuccie added
''It's Saka's world and we just livin' in it'' @EasyMonnaieSnpr chimed in
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka is at a world-class level after 3-0 win against Monaco
Mikel Arteta thinks Bukayo Saka’s performances have put him in the league of top players. The Spaniard hailed the 23-year-old's consistency.
Saka has proven to be an important player for Arsenal in recent years as he has mostly shown up whenever his side needed him. When Arteta was asked if Saka is at a world-class level after the match against Monaco, he replied (via the club’s website):
''You have to be able to do that consistently throughout many years to put yourself in that position. What he’s already done at his age, you can already put in brackets because we can compare what he’s done in his first six years of professional football which is exceptional, you know, and that’s it and his aim is to improve. He has the players and environment to continue to do that and I’m sure he will."
Saka has registered nine goals and 12 assists in 21 appearances across competitions this season.