Saka was a studious teenager then, achieving excellent grades in his GCSEs, and that has continued now. One of the books he has read to help with his mentality is ‘Today Matters’ by John C. Maxwell, which provides “12 daily practices that can be learned and mastered by any person to achieve success”.

Bukayo Saka has continued to show why he is so important to Arsenal and alongside the top-level output we have come to expect from him, he has embraced his role as a leader. The 23-year-old has captained the Gunners multiple times this season and has stepped up in tough moments when his team-mates have needed him.

Given how long he has been the face of the franchise at Arsenal, it is sometimes hard to believe that Bukayo Saka only celebrated his 23rd birthday last month. Since establishing himself in Mikel Arteta's first team in 2020,