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Saka becomes Arsenal’s assist king with performance against Newcastle United

Bukayo Saka has become the player with the most assists this season for Arsenal following his impressive performance in their 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle United on Sunday.

The 18-year-old delivered a brilliant performance in his 16th appearance his season as the Gunners returned to winning ways after they were held by Burnley last weekend.

After Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 54th minute, Saka then set up Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe with a sumptuous pass to double the Gunners lead.

The Anglo-Nigerian thus becomes the player with the most assists this season for the Emirates Stadium outfit and has the highest assists among Premier League teenagers this term.