The 'incredible' Saka

ARTETA: IMPORTANT FOR THE ARSENAL WINGER TO MAINTAIN SUPERB FORM

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Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka's "incredible talent" after the Arsenal forward's double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last-16 on Wednesday.

Saka struck late in each half at the Emirates Stadium before Kai Havertz wrapped up Arsenal's fourth win in six games in the revamped league phase of Europe's elite club competition.

The Gunners sit third in the table with two games remaining as they chase automatic qualification for the last-16 via a top-eight finish.

With matches against Dinamo Zagreb and Girona to come in January, that should be a simple task for Arsenal.

But if Arteta's team are to win the Champions League for the first time, they will need England star Saka to maintain his superb form.