Saka the victim doesn't wash with Gerrard but Arsenal still motor on

“Listen, it’s part of the game. The last time I checked, it wasn’t a no-contact sport,” said Gerrard. “

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the decisive goal at Villa Park.

AS the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Premier League, it could be argued Bukayo Saka is the epitome of the modern-day player.

He has the tricks and the flashy boots and has already come through a ‘rite of passage’ following the unjust hate sparked by his penalty miss for England in the Euro 2020 final shootout.