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Arsenal: 3 talking points from comfortable Sheffield United win

By Henry Payne

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane on April 11, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane on April 11, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s English striker Bukayo Saka looks to play a pass during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on April 11, 2021.
Arsenal’s English striker Bukayo Saka looks to play a pass during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on April 11, 2021. /

Is There Anything Bukayo Saka Cannot Do?

Bukayo Saka has been one of the few bright spots for Arsenal this season, and at Bramall Lane, he showed once again why he should be the club’s unanimous player of the season.

He seemed to relish the freedom of the No.10 role, his intelligence clear for all to see. He dropped deep, drifted wide, ran beyond the striker; it was a truly masterful performance.

Before his unfortunate departure, there were clever touches, sharp turns, and defensive pressures. Furthermore, he linked beautifully with Lacazette, Pépé and Partey.

While he did not feature in the last international break, it would be a crime for Gareth Southgate to leave the versatile and dynamic Saka out of his European Championships squad.

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