Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: 3 Reasons why the Gunners won | Europa League 2019/20

#1 Bukayo Saka and Joe Willock turn the tide Arsenal’s way

Saka was superb against Frankfurt

Unai Emery decided to make seven changes for the trip to Germany and called upon his younger crop of players to do the job. Arsenal’s front four comprised of Aubameyang, Emile Smith-Rowe, Saka and Willock, meaning that apart from the Gabonese, the others only boasted few senior caps.

Yet, on the night, Saka and Willock turned in accomplished displays, in the process, making several gaze at them in awe.

The latter provided a calming influence in the middle third and always created time and space for himself, courtesy a wonderful first touch. The above allowed him to burst into spaces that Frankfurt had vacated and it eventually, contributed to the Gunners’ opening goal.

As for Saka, the youngster enjoyed his best display in an Arsenal jersey. The Englishman was involved in each goal the visitors scored and was also instrumental in relieving the pressure, especially when the Gunners’ backs were against the wall.

However, the most impressive aspect of Saka’s performance was the maturity he showcased against Frankfurt.

On numerous occasions, he found himself in promising situations. And, more often than not, he made the right decision, whether it was carrying the ball or passing it to another teammate.

Additionally, the 18-year-old was willing to put in the hard yards defensively, an aspect that helped Arsenal ride the Frankfurt storm in the second half.

Thus, the Gooners have plenty of encouragement to take back to North London as they prepare for the visit of Aston Villa at the weekend.

After all, they’ve just witnessed a couple of goals made at Hale End and premiered at the Commerzbank Arena.

And, on a night when the German outfit’s finishing was rather off the mark, the young partnership of Saka and Willock shone with their decision making in the final third.