Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has spoken of the influence of summer signings Zinchenko and Jesus from Manchester City.
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been one of the star men for the Gunners this season, but many names have been integral to Arsenal’s success.
The England international has been full of praise for ex Manchester City duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus.
The pair arrived in north London last summer, and their influence has been evident not just on the pitch but off the field also.
Having won a handful of Premier League titles between them, the duo know exactly what it takes to charge for the title – characteristics that Saka admitted has influenced the team when speaking to the Evening Standard.
“Of course they are quality on the pitch, they are both special players, and then with their experience, they have been in many title races and fought for the biggest trophies.
They are sharing their experiences with us and helping us mentally keep going.”
There is no denying the quality of Arsenal’s young squad, however with youth comes a slight lack of experience in instances such as a title race, particularly against the likes of Manchester City, who are seasoned professionals in winning the title.
The draw at Anfield allowed reality to sink in of the task in hand, and despite having everything there for the taking, there’s no denying that City can switch up a level in the final run-in – as Zinchenko and Jesus know so well.
All Arsenal have to do is focus on themselves, with West Ham away up next, three points is critical to keep the title chase going to the wire.
