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Bukayo Saka refers to Mikel Arteta as a 'tactical genius' than can 'outsmart' Arsenal's Premier League opponents...before crediting David Luiz as his 'most helpful teammate' to date

Arsenal academy starlet Bukayo Saka has referred to Mikel Arteta as a 'tactical genius' that can 'outsmart' any of their Premier League opponents.

Saka has played a starring role for Arteta this season after graduating to the first-team under the Gunners' former manager Unai Emery.

The 20-year-old believes Arteta has played a role in his rise to stardom - saying the Arsenal boss knows how to 'get the best to get out' of his players and 'prepare' them for big games.

Arsenal academy starlet Bukayo Saka (right) has referred to Mikel Arteta (left) as a 'tactical genius' that can 'outsmart' any of their Premier League opponents

Speaking to SportBIBLE, the academy sensation said: 'Tactically, he's [Arteta] quite a genius.