Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard to replicate the "unbelievable" chemistry of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.

England winger returned to north London with a different look in his eye and stronger determination to drive team forward

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been told what he must do to take his game to the next level in order to win the Ballon d'Or by both teammate Jorginho and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand and Jorginho have identified one area of Bukayo Saka's game which is in need of improvement and could take the impressive Arsenal academy product to the next level

In light of the Arsenal star's amazing start, Mikel Arteta has revealed how Bukayo Saka aims to follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero.

They crammed two games worth of goals into little more than half an hour, and so Arsenal returned to second place and the position of the Premier League’s official challengers one day before the big one at Anfield.

Indeed, Merson says that Odegaard is a different class player who makes Bukayo Saka look so much better. Merson spoke about how Odegaard improves Arsenal as a team and improves Saka as a player.

Growing up, Bukayo Saka idolised Cristiano Ronaldo and the Arsenal winger’s admiration for him has only increased over the years. Saka initially looked up to Ronaldo for his talent, but more recently he has earned a newfound respect for how his work off the pitch has prolonged the 39-year-old’s career.

Mikel Arteta has shed light on how Bukayo Saka is drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic playing style during his Manchester United days.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Bukayo Saka’s impact at Arsenal this season has been “incredible,” while he has given his verdict on comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo. Saka has notched seven goals and 11 assists in 18 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign and he delivered a masterful performance during Arsenal’s 5-2 win over West Ham United on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained how Bukayo Saka is looking to emulate Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo became famous during his Manchester United career where he mainly played as a winger.