Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained how Bukayo Saka is looking to emulate Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo became famous during his Manchester U

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it would be "a positive thing" if winger Bukayo Saka sought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's career numbers.

Growing up, Bukayo Saka idolised Cristiano Ronaldo and the Arsenal winger’s admiration for him has only increased over the years. Saka initially looked up to Ronaldo for his talent, but more recently he has earned a newfound respect for how his work off the pitch has prolonged the 39-year-old’s career.

Mikel Arteta has shed light on how Bukayo Saka is drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic playing style during his Manchester United days.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Bukayo Saka’s impact at Arsenal this season has been “incredible,” while he has given his verdict on comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo. Saka has notched seven goals and 11 assists in 18 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign and he delivered a masterful performance during Arsenal’s 5-2 win over West Ham United on Saturday.

Saka is in red-hot form at the moment, having contributed with seven goals and assists in Arsenal's last three matches across all competitions. In their latest outing against West Ham in the Premier League last weekend,

Mikel Arteta was asked during his press conference about comparisons between Bukayo Saka and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Arsenal's clash against Manchester United