Rio Ferdinand says Bukayo Saka has been a ‘breath of fresh air’ at Arsenal (TGS Photo/REX)Bukayo Saka received special praise from Rio Ferdinand and Jadon Sancho for his performance in Arsenal’s victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Monday evening. Saka scored the Gunners’ opening goal as he lashed the ball in from a tight angle after just five minutes, while Eddie Nketiah doubled their lead after he fired home Saka’s cross from the left flank. The 18-year-old has impressed at left-back following Mikel Arteta’s arrival and Ferdinand was buoyed by his display in Arsenal’s 2-1 win. ‘I think Saka needs a special mention,’ Ferdinand told BT Sport after the match. Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal’s opening goal in their 2-1 win over Bournemouth (REX)‘How quick he is, he’s confident as well, he plays the ball forward when he gets it, runs forward, the positions he takes up.

Source: Metro January 28, 2020 01:30 UTC