Arsenal fans are already proud of what homegrown star Bukayo Saka has achieved in the game and the winger could cement himself as a Gunners legend over the current international break should he score

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has showered Bukayo Saka with praise after an exceptional start to the campaign but admits he is ‘worried’ about the sheer amount of matches the forward plays. Saka has flown out of the traps this season, notching up two goals and seven assists with Arsenal sitting third in the Premier League table.

The England winger took the captain's armband for the last half-hour with his contribution vital as Southampton were eventually dispatched

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 put in a scintillating display against Southampton to ensure Mikel Arteta's side keep up the pace with both Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal's win over the Saints kept them just a point behind Arne Slot's Reds at the top of the table,