'It's scary how good he will be': Arsenal told they have a player who could become a genuine world-beater

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Arsenal are flying high at present and there is genuine hope among fans that they’ll finally get their hands on one of the major trophies this season.

The Gunners are firmly in the Premier League title picture and sit third in the Champions League table, putting them on the brink of qualification for the next round.

Mikel Arteta has overhauled the Arsenal squad over the past few years, and every player in the team is now incredibly talented along with having the right character.

Now, TNT Sports pundit Karen Carney has spoken about a young Gunners player who is set to become so good it’s “scary” over the next few years.

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Karen Carney says it’s ‘scary’ how good Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will become

On Wednesday night, Arsenal made light work of Monaco, cruising to a 3-0 victory thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.

Saka once again outlined his credentials as one of the best attacking talents in world football as he took his tally for the season to nine goals and 12 assists.

Carney, speaking to TNT Sports after the game, praised Saka for how he gets “every decision” right and backed him to become a genuine world-beater in future.

“Saka’s so mature for his age, you can see that in the interview he does with Lewis-Skelly,” she said.

“Every decision he makes is the right decision. For someone that young to be that good – it’s scary how good he will be in three or four years.”

What Arteta said about Saka after the game

Arteta, speaking to the Arsenal media team after the game, seemed to agree with the notion that Saka can already be considered world class.

“You have to be able to do that consistently throughout many years to put yourself in that position,” he said.

“What he's already done at his age, you can already put in brackets.

“We can compare what he's done in his first six years of professional football which is exceptional, you know, and that's it and his aim is to improve.

“He has the players and environment to continue to do that and I'm sure he will.”

Arsenal are next in action on Saturday when they host Everton in the Premier League, with the game at the Emirates Stadium scheduled to kick off at 4pm GMT.