In this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. The famous quote by Benjamin Franklin is well known. But for Arsenal fans you could probably add another part to that great quote - Bukayo Saka being booted into the air by opposition defenders.
Last season Villa Park was where Saka came in for criticism for daring to ask for protection from the referees, with Steven Gerrard criticising the youngster after the game for not being tough enough to have pins in his hips. This time around, the treatment was just as harsh, but the reaction was different.
While last year, Saka was jovial in conversations with Andy Madley as he left the pitch at half time, this time he was furious. After one particularly hefty challenge from Philippe Coutinho, the 21-year-old reacted uncharacteristically by shoving the former Liverpool man sparking a mass brawl. After spending most of the match walking wounded, you can hardly blame him.
