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Whatever happens this afternoon, Bukayo Saka will have some reason to celebrate.
The Arsenal winger turns 21 tomorrow, a day after the Gunners look to strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League with victory against old rivals Manchester United.
And yet there’s already been so much for him, his club and their fans to cheer about. Five wins in five. Saka has not got off the mark with a goal but has played his part, a key figure in a young, thriving dressing room. Only once before have Arsenal started a season with six wins — back in 1947 when they went on to win the league.
Bukayo Saka has said that a win over Manchester United at Old Trafford would be the 'perfect birthday present'
It’s too early to talk of title challenges but Saka admits the next target under manager Mikel Arteta is to challenge for silverware. ‘That’s my goal,’ he said. ‘The next step for us it to try to bring [the club] some trophies.’
How things have changed at Arsenal since he made his breakthrough as a 17-year-old under Unai Emery, as the club searched for an identity post-Arsene Wenger. ‘It wasn’t easy. It was the same at the start of last season
