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‘I wanted to let him know’: Bukayo Saka explains what he did at full-time after Arsenal beat Villa today
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has revealed why he approached the referee in the immediate aftermath of the Gunners seeing off Aston Villa this afternoon.
Saka’s goal was enough for Mikel Arteta’s side to get the three points. It’s a huge win for the Gunners, who are now huge favourites to land the top four spots everyone is clamouring for.
But while Saka might have got the winner and enjoyed his day in the main, he was a target of the Villa players throughout as he was chopped down more than once. Ever the resilient player, Saka did little complaining in the game and simply got on with the job in hand. However, he was seen speaking to the referee at full-time and the England man has explained why.
“I wasn’t complaining, but I wanted to let him know that is my game. I’m going to run at players; sometimes I need a bit more protection when the opposition is trying to kick me,” Saka said after the game ().
TBR’s View: Saka Getting Better And Better
This is a player in fine form and a player who is thriving in the limelight. Saka is key for Arsenal, that much is clear, and he is simply getting better and better.
If Arsenal do indeed land that top four spot, then a lot of it will be down to Saka and his performances. It is, then, little wonder that he wants some protection from referees. Mikel Arteta, too, will no doubt have his say on the matter.