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"Just A Reminder That He's Just 19" - Arsenal React To Bukayo Saka MOTM Performance Against Benfica

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Arsenal survived a late scare following their 3-2 win against Benfica. Recall that the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico as both sides shared the points.

Going into the second leg tie, Arsenal held the advantage with an away only goal. 

The Gunners went ahead after Bukayo Saka found Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who chipped over the goalkeeper. 

But Mikel Arteta side were pecked back from a stunning free kick just before half time. 

Diogo Gonçalves curled home after in the 42nd minutes after Benfica leveled.

In the second half, Arsenal conceded the second after an error from Dani Ceballos as Rafa Silva lashed the ball into the net. 

With less than 20 minutes left to play, youngster Bukayo Saka inspired the come back.

It all started after Kieran Tierney made it 2-2 with a low left foot strike before Saka cross was headed into the net by Aubameyang with four minutes left to play.

Saka, 19, has been one of Arsenal's best player so far this season. The youngster has continued to impress under the Mikel Arteta.

It was a match winning performance for the 19 years English international as he was also voted the man of the match. 


Saka got 75.2% of the votes casted by the fans ahead of his other team mates, Aubameyang, Tierney and Xhaka.

Meanwhile, the club celebrated the youngster performance as they reminded fans he's just 19 years old. 

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