Stick to football, Bukayo: Terrified Saka playfights with UFC legend Conor McGregor on Emirates pitch after Arsenal's Champions League triumph over PSG

The England international winger was handed the captain’s armband by Mikel Arteta for the Gunners’ impressive 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Saka was on target in that contest as the Premier League giants picked up three Champions League points.

MMA icon McGregor, who is a big football fan, was among those in attendance at Emirates Stadium. His VIP status ensured that he was granted the opportunity to step onto the famous turf in north London at the final whistle – as he enjoyed a kickabout with Saka and Declan Rice.

McGregor also took the opportunity to show Saka a few moves from his sport of choice, with the Arsenal forward quickly realising that he should not pick a fight with former world champions. The Gunners star backed off as shadow kicks and punches were aimed in his direction.

With the decision taken to stick with what he is good at, Saka will be back in action on Saturday when Arsenal play host to Premier League strugglers Southampton. He will then be hoping to head off with England on Nations League duty in the October international break.