LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's in-form winger Bukayo Saka must learn to deal with growing expectations and attention, manager Mikel Arteta said, jokingly adding that he had a 'stick ready' in case the hype gets to the youngster's head.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group C - England v Ukraine - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 26, 2023 England's Bukayo Saka reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Saka, who came through Arsenal's youth ranks, has been in top form for the London club this season with 12 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League as they lead the points table. "He's going to have to deal with expectations of the media, with attention on the pitch," Arteta told reporters on Friday, a day before Arsenal host Leeds United.
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