Arsenal battled back to record a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg encounter on Tuesday night.
The Gunners were hoping to build on their return to the top of the Premier League table with a good result against the Bundesliga’s second-placed side.
Things began well enough for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, as they took the lead in the 12th minute thanks to a superb Bukayo Saka curling effort.
However, the visitors went on to equalise not long after, as former Gunners talent Serge Gnabry netted after an error from Gabriel Magalhaes in the build-up.
However, Arsenal managed to salvage a draw in the 76th minute of the match, with Saka once again involved.
The 22-year-old played Gabriel Jesus into the box, and he held off pressure to square for Leandro Trossard to roll into the far corner of the net.
There was controversy in injury-time after Saka went to ground under pressure from Manuel Neuer in the box.
However, referee Glenn Nyberg refused to award a spot kick, leading to remonstrations from the Gunners contingent, including Saka himself.
What has Owen Hargreaves said about Arsenal star Bukayo Saka?
Once again, Saka delivered for Arsenal in such a big game, and TNT Sports pundit Owen Hargreaves liked what he saw from the England international.
“He is such a special player,” said Hargreaves. “He makes the difference.
“It’s a great team, an…Arsenal team without a weakness. But he’s the one who guarantees goals and assists.
“He’s just a diamond of a player. I love the fact he makes it look so easy, everything is so effortless.”
Saka is clearly a player of the highest quality. His stats this season are once again mightily impressive, ranking him among the very best in the division.
At 22 years of age, it remains to be seen just how much better he can become. His ceiling is incredibly high so it’ll be exciting to see.
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