Bukayo Saka admits he ‘misses’ former Arsenal team-mates Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson but has backed them to ‘shine’ in the Premier League this season. Saka saw his fellow Hale End academy graduates leave Arsenal over the summer,

Arsenal might already have the next Bukayo Saka within their ranks in the form of a youth player who is quickly earning Mikel Arteta's trust. Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has been making waves behind the scenes and could be about to emerge as Arsenal's latest breakout star.

Bukayo Saka went down injured against Tottenham Hotspur. However, Arsenal are confident he will return from injury in time for the Champions League.

Arsenal allowed three Hale End graduates to leave the club in the summer transfer window, and Bukayo Saka has admitted how he has missed them.

Cross states that this development went “under the radar” as many opted to focus on England’s incredibly dull performances under Gareth Southgate, while the Three Lions trudged through the Group Stage.

Robert Pires has rowed back on his claim that Bukayo Saka lacks consistency and the suggestion that Manchester City’s Jeremey Doku is better than the Arsenal icon. Saka only turned 23 this month and has already made 230 appearances for Arsenal and won 42 caps for England.

This summer's transfer window proved to be another busy one for Arteta's side, with Calafiori, Merino and Sterling among new arrivals, while a number of others departed.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka admits that he has "missed" Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson this season as they were "like big brothers".

Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has admitted that he “misses” former team-mates Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson. Saka has, however, backed the trio to “shine” in the Premier League this season.