Mikel Arteta says 22-year-old Arsenal player’s finishing ‘has to improve’

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Mikel Arteta has made an exciting claim about Bukayo Saka with the Arsenal star enjoying yet another outstanding season for the Premier League title chasers.

Bukayo Saka has been so consistent during his time in the Arsenal first-team. The 22-year-old has already made more than 200 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions. And he has already been directly involved in more than 100 goals.

He has scored 16 goals and provided 12 assists across the Premier League and Champions League this season. Saka’s unbelievable form has helped put Arsenal right in the title mix once again.

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka can improve a lot

And Arsenal have been arguably the best team in the division since the turn of the year. They won all four of their league games in February, scoring 18 goals and conceding just two.

But, worryingly for the Gunners’ rivals, Mikel Arteta – who was speaking in his press conference before Monday’s clash with Sheffield United – believes that there is a lot more to come from Saka.

“He can become much better. He can get in better positions still. His finishing especially with certain circumstances has to improve and his timing as well, so he can do better,” he said.

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What is so impressive about Arsenal right now is that they are far from being a one-man team. If Saka does not score or provide an assist, Gabriel Martinelli will, or Kai Havertz will, or Martin Odegaard will. And the list goes on.

They boast world-class threats all over the pitch, including at centre-back. Set-pieces have been a devastating weapon up the side’s sleeve this season.

But Saka has established himself as the talisman over the last few years. He was the shining light when things looked bleak for Arsenal fans. And he has continued to improve as the Gunners have got so much better.

Arteta however, believes that there is plenty more to come.