Saka’s ‘Aura’ Will See Arsenal To Premier League Glory – Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka’s “aura” can propel Arsenal to Premier League glory with his side just three matches away from a first title in 22 years.

Arsenal won only once during Saka’s recent five-game injury absence but his comeback from an Achilles problem has revived the club’s fortunes.

Saka laid on Viktor Gyokeres’ opener against before he doubled his side’s advantage in an impressive 3-0 win against Fulham last weekend.

Saka then scored the critical goal as Arsenal secured a 2-1 aggregate win over Atlético Madrid to reach the Champions League final — their first since 2006.

And the England international — who made his debut for the Gunners seven years ago — will hope to fire Arsenal to a crucial three points over relegation-threatened West Ham at the London Stadium with league games against Burnley, at home, and away at Crystal Palace on the final day, to follow.

And when asked how important the 24-year-old is to Arsenal, Arteta said: “Obviously his role has grown around the club, around the team and on the pitch towards the opponent as well.

“You sense that. He has got a presence now, he has got an aura. He has got something special.

“He is a different player, he is a player that can change a game at any moment. And creating that fear in the opponent is something important.