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Arsenal’s Saka matches 21-year Premier League assist record

Bukayo Saka became the second-youngest player to assist in consecutive Premier League appearances on Sunday.

The teenager was a 19th-minute replacement for injured Sead Kolasinac in Arsenal’s 3-2 comeback triumph over Everton at the Emirates.

Saka made his impact felt eight minutes later after teeing up Eddie Nketiah for the Gunners’ equaliser after the visitors’ shock first-minute lead.

In the process, he is behind Everton’s Francis Jeffers as the youngest player to assist in consecutive English outings.

Since his promotion to Arsenal’s senior squad, the Anglo-Nigerian has turned heads with his impressive showings that saw him bag 10 assists across all competitions this term.