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'Arsenal have got such a GEM… he's getting his education through Arteta and fantastic players': Bukayo Saka hailed by Joe Cole after his winner against Bodo/Glimt, as pundit insists Gunners have 'GOT to tie him down' to a new deal

Joe Cole believes that Bukayo Saka is 'a gem' after his starring role in Arsenal's cagey 1-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

The 21-year-old scored the only goal of the game in the 24th minute in bizarre fashion as the ball jumped up after a deflection to go in off the English forward's chest.

Having finished as the Gunners' top scorer last season, Saka now has four goals and four assists in 12 games in 2022-23.

Bukayo Saka was Arsenal's best attacking outlet in their 1-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt

Bukayo Saka was Arsenal's best attacking outlet in their 1-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt

Former West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Cole told BT Sport: 'You have to understand how young he is, where he is in his career.