Theo Walcott makes hilarious Bukayo Saka claim live on Sky Sports after Arsenal goal vs Liverpool

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Bukayo Saka was certainly the difference-maker for Arsenal in their first half performance against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Judging by his lung-busting performance, you would have never guessed that Saka was an injury doubt for Arsenal, an exceptional player all-round.

Saka was giving Liverpool defender Andy Robertson a torrid time on the right, who was eventually subbed in order to give him a breather.

Perhaps the England international slightly ran out of steam himself in the second half, but that’s more than understandable given his injury disruption.

Either way, Mikel Arteta will keep everything crossed that he’s not without Saka again this season, who is by far the club’s most important player.

Theo Walcott claims he taught Bukayo Saka how to succeed at Arsenal

That being said, whilst reflecting on Saka’s goal during Sky Sports’ coverage of the 2-2 draw, Theo Walcott made a tongue in cheek comment about the winger whilst praising him.

Formerly a goalscoring wide forward in N5 himself, Walcott claimed that he actually ‘taught’ Saka how to get in behind the defence, something he was famous for.

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Walcott was brimming with praise for Saka, who he recognised as such a complete player these days.

Walcott said: “What I love about the modern day winger is he likes to do everything and this time and space, I taught Bukayo that, going him behind.

“The finish is great, Robertson needs to slow himself down but the finish, we’ve got to talk about the finish here.

“He nutmegs him and he knows Robertson that he’s in danger, and it’s an incredible finish.”

Arsenal need Ethan Nwaneri to follow in Bukayo Saka’s footsteps

Recently, Arsenal fans have been frustrated with Ethan Nwaneri lack of chances, particularly in Martin Odegaard’s absence.

Nwaneri is the new Hale End Academy success story, someone who can light up a game even at 17-years-old.

Of course, Nwaneri did get a brief chance against Liverpool – he had some nearly moments when it almost looked as if he might provide the decisive moment.

But it should be remembered that Nwaneri has had just as much exposure to the first team as Saka did at this age.

The youngster is clearly in Arteta’s plans, but the Spaniard is refusing the rush him, perhaps following Pep Guardiola’s example with Phil Foden.