Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained how Bukayo Saka is looking to emulate Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo became famous during his Manchester U

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it would be "a positive thing" if winger Bukayo Saka sought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's career numbers.

Growing up, Bukayo Saka idolised Cristiano Ronaldo and the Arsenal winger’s admiration for him has only increased over the years. Saka initially looked up to Ronaldo for his talent, but more recently he has earned a newfound respect for how his work off the pitch has prolonged the 39-year-old’s career.

After an impressive start of the season, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta was asked if Bukayo Saka could follow Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps. England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has had an impressive start of the season,

Saka is in red-hot form at the moment, having contributed with seven goals and assists in Arsenal's last three matches across all competitions. In their latest outing against West Ham in the Premier League last weekend,

Mikel Arteta was asked during his press conference about comparisons between Bukayo Saka and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Arsenal's clash against Manchester United