Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has struggled to hit the heights he's capable of in the past few weeks as fine margins have appeared to be the difference for the winger. The youngster has played an important part in the side's rise to the top, but he has come under fire in his previous few games.
One of the key points was the penalty against West Ham last weekend, where Saka stood up to take the spot kick only to put it wide, with the Gunners eventually having to settle for a draw. "He loves responsibility but he puts a lot on his shoulders as well," Mikel Arteta said on the Hale End academy star ahead of the clash with Southampton on Friday.
"Again, if he had any doubt about how much people love him, respect him and admire him at the club I think he had a very overwhelming reaction from everyone in the building and the club. In the end I think it can be something very positive that can give him a big lift because everyone acted in an unbelievable way towards him because he deserves it because of the way he is."
