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3 standout players from Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with FC Nurnberg

By James Cormack

NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal FC reacts during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal FC reacts during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /
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Saka bagged Arsenal’s first goal of the summer. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Saka bagged Arsenal’s first goal of the summer. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /

3. Bukayo Saka

Ben White certainly deserves a mention for his first-half showing, in particular. The Englishman was dynamic down the right flank, offering a threat on the overlap and grabbing the assist for the opener.

White’s neatly weighted clip in behind found the feet of Bukayo Saka, who stood his man up inside the Nurnberg area, cut inside, and fired his effort home. It’s becoming a trademark sequence from the club’s starboy.

Saka earned a rest after giving his side the lead, with Arteta replacing him at the break. Nevertheless, he had ample time to remind us of his supreme talent. Nurnberg couldn’t get near him and the winger was fouled multiple times as a result.

Another productive campaign beckons for the majestic 21-year-old.

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