Gabriel Martinelli believes Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka is now one of the best players in world football. Saka, 23, spearheaded Arsenal’s comeback win against Southampton on Saturday to ensure his side kept pace with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

Southampton ’s joy in Cameron Archer giving them a shock lead only served to awaken Arsenal, who went from a very flat display to one where they came at the visiting side from all angles. That eventually resulted in a rousing 3-1 win, although one that was more difficult than it might have been.

Bukayo Saka is a footballer of many qualities and in recent months he has added another to his repertoire: leadership. At the age of 23, Saka is no longer the polite academy graduate who sparkles on the wing.

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes Bukayo Saka is not world class and puts Chelsea’s Cole Palmer ahead of the Arsenal winger. Saka is set to play another integral role in Arsenal’s push to win the Premier League title and has made an excellent start to the campaign with three goals and seven assists in all competitions so far.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a crucial goal in Saturday afternoon’s Premier League game against Southampton. The Gunners welcomed Russell Martin’s Saints to London for an important domestic matchup.

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