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Freddie Ljungberg's prediction of Bukayo Saka is proven RIGHT as Arsenal legend backed winger to get 'better and better' during his time as Under 23 coach THREE YEARS AGO

Bukayo Saka's rise has been a bright spot for Arsenal and English football - vindicating the faith in him from one of the former's legends.

Freddie Ljungberg helped oversee Saka's development when he was coaching the club's Under 23s and was a staunch supporter of Saka.

Speaking in September 2018 after Arsenal U23s 4-0 win over Liverpool U23s, he said, as cited by Goal: 'Bukayo is a great talent and played very, very well today.

Academy graduate Bukayo Saka has enjoyed a stellar rise since breaking into the Arsenal XI

'We've given him 15 minutes here and 20 minutes there to help him get used to the tempo, the speed and strength of opponents, and he's taken it in his stride.