Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal ‘have to protect’ Bukayo Saka, with the 19-year-old becoming an increasingly important member of his squad.Saka scored the Gunners’ only goal in the 1-1 draw with Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash.The academy graduate stepped up with his side 1-0 down after they had missed a host of chances at the Stadio Olimpico.That’s Saka sixth goal of the season and his tenth since the start of last season, making him the only Premier League teenagers to hit double figures for both goals and assists.After breaking into the Gunners first-team last season, the England international is now a regular under Arteta – almost eclipsing his minutes played with months of the season remaining.And.
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