Bukayo Saka praises Arsenal star’s performance against Monaco | OneFootball

Arsenal registered their fourth win of the Champions League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Monaco at the Emirates Stadium last night.

The Gunners had a slow start to the game, but they picked up momentum and went into the break with a comfortable 1-0 lead.

They could have easily scored five goals with the chances created. Monaco dominated proceedings early in the second half, but Arsenal came out on top.

Bukayo Saka was the star of the game with two goals and an assist for Kai Havertz’s late goal.

However, Myles Lewis-Skelly was equally brilliant in his maiden Champions League start at left-back.

The Arsenal graduate delivered a splendid pass for Gabriel Jesus, who created Saka’s opening goal.

Saka praised his teammate after the game (TNT Sports via BBC Sport): “I just said to him, ‘this is his level’. He needs to have no doubts, play the game and have the confidence.

“We see what he’s doing in training. We are pleased for him, and he played a key part in the first goal. He just needs to keep going. I’m just so proud of him.”

Aside from his wonderful key pass, the 18-year-old had a 96 percent passing accuracy and won all of his dribbles.

Lewis-Skelly won five out of seven duels contested and lost possession on just two occasions. He won his only tackle attempted on the night.

The youngster got the nod over Kieran Tierney, who was tipped to start. He certainly made a big impression in a crucial game.

Arsenal host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Despite Lewis-Skelly’s top showing, manager Mikel Arteta is likely to drop him to the bench.

Jurrien Timber should start as the left-back. The Dutchman could move to the right if Riccardo Calafiori is deemed fit to make the team once more.

Stats from Sofascore.com.