Arteta on Saka’s impact on the team

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on the impact Bukayo Saka has on the team ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford London Colney, London, UK

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00:00Obviously he won both for three kicks, still not probably 100% in terms of the gains he's got in his legs,

00:09but frightened round the grid. What will he be for the rest of the season?

00:14Very important. He gives us a level of threat, connection and unpredictability

00:19that probably the player at the moment can provide, especially with the connection that he's already built

00:26in and around the team and he had as well the power to leave the stadium, which is something incredible

00:33because shifting the energy in the stadium is something really difficult to do

00:37and a player is able to do that. That's a great addition, great quality to have.

00:41Not only a brilliant player, a brilliant character as well.

00:44He sat where you are on Monday and asked a difficult question about his contract

00:48and a big smile on his face that he wants to win things in this batch.

00:52When you hear something like that, how inspirational is it for you?

00:56Very. I mean, so humble, so simple, very committed to the club.

01:01Obviously he has very deep roots connected to this football club and with a lot of the people here.

01:07So I'm very glad to hear that he wants to stay with us and win with us.