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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock deliver honest Bukayo Saka verdict following Watford vs Arsenal

Bukayo Saka delivered yet another impressive performance during Arsenal's 3-2 Premier League victory over Watford on Sunday afternoon.

The talented winger combined with Martin Odegaard down the right flank in the opening exchanges of the match before setting up the Norwegian international with a pinpoint cutback, which he converted to give Mikel Arteta's side the lead after just five minutes.

The Hornets quickly equalised through Cucho Hernandez, who scored a sublime acrobatic strike but Saka then restored the Gunners' lead after linking up well with Alexandre Lacazette before firing in a powerful effort past a helpless Ben Foster.

Gabriel Martinelli's second-half thunderbolt gave the north London outfit a two-goal cushion, meaning Moussa Sissoko's late striker was nothing more than a consolation goal.

It was arguably one of Saka's best performances since establishing himself in the Arsenal first-team over two years ago and his impressive display didn't go unnoticed either.

Hale End academy graduates Joe Willock and Emile Smith Rowe took to Instagram to heap praise on the England international, who has now notched eight goals and five assists in the league - hugely impressive numbers when you consider that he is still just 20-years-old.

Willock, who now plays for Newcastle, commented: "Yeah your (sic) the man", accompanied by a heart emoji.

Meanwhile, Smith Rowe's comment read: "You my friend", alongside a goat emoji.

The win leaves Arteta's men fourth in the current league standings, one point ahead of Manchester United, who have played three more matches than their UEFA Champions League rivals.

Arsenal's local rivals Tottenham Hotspur sit six points behind them having played the same amount of games.

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