Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is Europe's new star ahead of Lamine Yamal after his dazzling performance against Southampton.

Bukayo Saka is the new attendance leader in Europe's top five leagues after sweeping Southampton at the Emirates.

He Arsenal The winger was involved in all three of the club's goals in Saturday's 3-1 comeback.

A shock defeat appeared to be on the cards in north London when Cameron Archer broke the deadlock in the 55th minute.

But moments later, the Gunners were level again and Saka found Kai Havertzwho shot the stick.

With this, the versatile German international equalized Robin van PersieArsenal's record of scoring in seven consecutive games at the Emirates.

Arsenal began to throw more bodies forward after the equalizer, and their increasing pressure finally paid off in the 68th minute.

and it was Saka who again provided the assist with what is becoming a characteristic cross: a left-footed shot towards the back post, which found Gabriel Martinelli.

The Brazilian striker made no mistake from a few meters when he volleyed the former Gunner for the first time. Aaron RamsdaleIt's near the post.

Saka's assist was his seventh in the Premier League in as many outings, the most in Europe's top five leagues this season.

Heading into the game against the Saints, he was at the level of the Barcelona star Lamina YamalParis Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves and Villarreral winger Alex Baena with five.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane have four.

In another brilliant statistic, Saka now has more Premier League assists (42) than Arsenal Invincible. Robert Pires (41) – one of the best players in the club's history.

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But Saka wasn't done after his two assists, as he secured the victory in the 88th minute with a low right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.

After giving a masterclass against Southampton, Saka has become the fifth player in Premier League history to reach 90 goals/assists at the age of 23 or younger.

christian ronaldo He leads the way in first place with 118 goal contributions, followed by his Gunners teammate. Raheem Sterling (110).

Ryan Giggs is in third place, one ahead of Saka's 91, with Mark Rashford in the same account.

Saka's dazzling display comes just days after he enjoyed a playful combat with the king of the UFC Conor McGregor.

The Irishman strangely appeared to show off his MMA moves at the 23-year-old, with Hale Ender telling him to be “careful”.

Attention on Saka will now turn to England's inclusion in Lee CarsleyThe Nations League team faced Greece and Finland.