The England winger took the captain's armband for the last half-hour with his contribution vital as Southampton were eventually dispatched

Bukayo Saka is a footballer of many qualities and in recent months he has added another to his repertoire: leadership. At the age of 23, Saka is no longer the polite academy graduate who sparkles on the wing.

ARSENAL came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in front of an temporarily anxious Emirates crowd. The Saints were full of concentration in the first half, and saw themselves go 1-0 up through

Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli struck in 10 second-half minutes as Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 win against Southampton. In the week that Bukayo Saka said he expected this season to be the one that Arsenal would beat Manchester City to the Premier League title,

Bukayo Saka assists two before finding the back of the net himself as the Gunners come from behind to secure three points against the struggling Saints

Bukayo Saka is undoubtedly the shining star of Arsenal, and he proved it once again as the Gunners triumphed over Southampton with a score of 3-1. He was eager for them to maintain their unbeaten start to this new campaign by ensuring the North Londoners dominated.

Bukayo Saka put in a scintillating display against Southampton to ensure Mikel Arteta's side keep up the pace with both Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal's win over the Saints kept them just a point behind Arne Slot's Reds at the top of the table,