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Nketiah and Saka break 12-year Arsenal record against Everton

Eddie Nketiah’s opener in Sunday’s Premier League tie between Arsenal and Everton saw the Gunners get a goal and assist by two under-21 players.

The last time this was achieved was in September 2008 when Nicklas Bendtner was assisted by Denilson in the fixture versus Bolton Wanderers.

Nketiah levelled scores for Mikel Arteta’s men after Dominic Calvert-Lewin had handed the Toffees a first-minute lead. Substitute Saka launched a lovely cross that the Ghanaian poked home.

The assist was Saka’s 10th of the season in all competitions and third in as many games.