November 29 will be a bittersweet date for Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka.
On this exact date last year he made his first-team debut for the Gunners, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 Europa League win over Vorskla away from home.
Fast forward 12 months and the man who have him his chance has been sacked.
The decision for the north London outfit to part company with Unai Emery was made on Friday morning - less than 24 hours after the 2-1 home loss at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt.
There's been an outpour of messages for the Spanish tactician with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Matteo Guendouzi, Dani Ceballos, Calum Chambers and Emiliano Martinez all saying their goodbyes on social media.
What's for certain is Saka won't forget the impact Emery has had on his career thus far.
"This same day last year you gave me my debut for Arsenal," Saka wrote on Instagram . "And since then you have given me plenty more opportunities and shown a lot of faith in me.
"For this I will always be grateful.
"Thank you and good luck for your future"
Interestingly, Saka featured in Emery's final game as Arsenal head coach.
But he was unable to ensure the Gunners avoided defeat.
Attentions now shift towards this weekend's Premier League clash against Norwich City.
