Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has outlined how Oleksandr Zinchenko has changed the squad since his arrival, proving the mistake Pep Guardiola made in letting the defender leave last summer. The Ukraine international has helped transform the Gunners from top four outsiders to genuine title challengers.
Playing as an inverted full-back, the 26-year-old has been a key part of the side that has continued to pick up results under Mikel Arteta. Zinchenko revealed just a few days ago that he made a private vow to join the Spaniard after he left Manchester City a few years ago.
He told the Daily Mail: "I remember when Mikel was leaving City, I didn't hold my emotions. I couldn't because this guy was so special to me. He taught me a lot, as a human being he was incredible and the way he was working with us young players after every single training session, the advice he was giving everyone, was something incredibly important for me
