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Thierry Henry says

Arsenal now have a
player more important
than Declan Rice and
Martin Odegaard
Giuseppe Labellarte
Wed 6 December 2023 7:15, UK

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has described Bukayo

Saka as the player now carrying the Gunners team
“on his shoulders”.

The Arsenal icon, speaking on Amazon Prime Sport at

full time, suggested the 22-year-old Gunners forward
has been more important than the likes of Declan Rice
and Martin Odegaard.
Henry was speaking after Arsenal ran out 4-3 winners at
Luton in a dramatic Premier League midweek
encounter in Bedfordshire. Saka made his 200th
Gunners appearance on the night.

Saka once again delivered when the North Londoners

needed him most. In a game that looked to be slipping
away from them, he well and truly stepped up.

Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

The Hale end graduate set up the opening goal with

quick thinking from a throw-in and worked hard as
Arsenal searched for – and eventually grabbed – a late
winner.
As per Whoscored, Saka made two key passes, had one
shot on target, completed three dribbles and chipped
in with eight crosses.

“His impact in the game,” said Henry. “What he does. I

know Declan Rice has been scoring goals, Saliba at the
back, as much as Odegaard was last year…

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“For me this year Bukayo Saka is – as much as I can say

this as it’s a great team effort – he is having the team
on his shoulders.”
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka a legend in
the making
For years now, the plaudits have been coming in thick
and fast for Saka, who is already a superstar and,
worryingly for his opponents, is still nowhere near his
prime.

He doesn’t turn 23 until next September, but already he

has clocked up 200 appearances for Arsenal, as well as
32 caps for England.

It will be great to see how Saka continues to develop as

a player in years to come. He has what it takes to
become an Arsenal legend just like Henry.

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