Bukayo Saka emulates Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as star winger picks up yet another Gunners assist in mammoth Man City clash

The England international is charged with the task of delivering end product for Mikel Arteta’s side. He has embraced that responsibility, with a half-century of assists being registered for Arsenal alongside 59 goals – through 232 total appearances.

Saka rarely misses games through injury, which has ensured that he remains a key figure at Emirates Stadium. At the start of the current campaign, the 23-year-old winger has been at his creative best – much to the delight of those around him.

Saka registered another assist for the Gunners in their entertaining 2-2 draw with Manchester City, as he swung over the corner that allowed Gabriel Magalhaes to nod the north London giants in front. Having also teed up efforts against Wolves, Aston Villa, Brighton and Tottenham, Saka has become only the second Arsenal player to provide an assist in each of the club’s opening five games of a Premier League season.

Club legend Henry was the first man to achieve that feat, as he set the English top-flight alight between 1999 and 2007. The World Cup-winning Frenchman is Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer and sets the standard for many – including Saka – to try and match when pulling on a famous red shirt.