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.

Mikel Arteta's conservative starting XI held them back until Saka turned the game on its head against Southampton

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,