Arsenal will on Wednesday face Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium and gunners legend Thierry Henry has revealed the player he's most excited to see in the game on Wednesday.
Thierry Henry
Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is looking forward to the upcoming game against Manchester City with anticipation and has revealed the player he’s looking forward to seeing in action. “There’s so many players that I’m actually looking forward to seeing, but I’m going to have mention Bukayo Saka, why?” said Henry as per Prime Video Sport. “Because the way he came back from the Euros, missing that penalty, he never looked back since. He has been outstanding for us.”
Saka has been a shining light for Arsenal during this fantastic period and his brilliant performances haven’t gone unacknowledged by fans and pundits alike. The 21-year-old has scored seven goals and recorded eight assists For The Gunners in the Premier League this season, which has propelled them into the first position on the Premier League table.
Henry knows a thing or two about delivering world class performances on key occasions having played a vital role as Arsenal won the Premier League unbeaten in 2004. He’s confident Saka can put his recent experience on international duty behind him when it matters most and perform like example of how elite sportsmen don’t let harsh moments define their future careers.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Saka will take to the field for Arsenal already buoyed by positive reviews from one of the club’s most celebrated former players in Thierry Henry who clearly holds him high regards ahead of Wednesday’s big match against Manchester City. It will be intriguingly beneficial should Saka deliver stellar performance while playing under such high expectations and further demonstrate yet again his importance within Arteta’s top side.
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