“Deserves it” – Arsenal fans urge Emery to start Saka against Villa – will he listen?
Bukayo Saka enjoyed an Arsenal debut to saviour on Thursday.
The 18-year-old played a part in Joe Willock’s opener before scoring late on to double the Gunners’ lead with an exquisite effort outside the area.
Saka then teed up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang minutes later to seal a 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League.
The wide man’s performance got plenty of Arsenal fans talking, and well-known fan account @VipArsenal asked their followers whether or not Saka should now receive a start this Sunday against Aston Villa.
The post got plenty of interaction, with many claiming the teenager should be given the nod by Unai Emery in the Premier League this weekend.
Twitter: @VipArsenal After that, he deserves it. What’s the point in scoring and assisting if he doesn’t get a chance? (@UpTheArsenal01)
Twitter: @VipArsenal yes, unless he’s super tired. But he should make the bench. Reiss got rested so he might start. (@VintageLaca)
Twitter: @VipArsenal Yes with laca out… auba can play central. (@anoop4ever)
Twitter: @VipArsenal Yes yes and yes (@Afczac)
Twitter: @VipArsenal Yes (@OzilThroughBall)
Twitter: @VipArsenal Yes deserves a reward for such a good game (@LouisJS01)
Read Arsenal verdict
Even though plenty of fans want to see Saka back in action this weekend, we can’t see Emery giving the teenager a second start in four days.
Even though he was extremely impressive against Frankfurt, it would come as a real surprise to see Saka in the starting line up for his second Premier League appearance.
Reiss Nelson was an unused substitute in Germany, so the Spaniard could be tempted to bring the 19-year-old back into the fold from the off due to Alexandre Lacazette’s injury.
Nicolas Pepe and Aubameyang look certain to start against Dean Smith’s side, so Emery could also be tempted to go with another narrow formation as the Gunners look to win their first Premier League fixture in 36 days.