It is not a new problem for Saka. He has often been targeted throughout his time at Arsenal, dating back to his academy days.
But he has shown true resilience. He has started 62 of the last 65 league games, coming on as a substitute in the other three.
Arteta insists Saka is not concerned about challenges on him and is ready to be up for the fight. He added: “The word I would use is normality. He’s used to it since he was 10, 11, 12 years old because that’s the game that he plays.
“I don’t see it like he’s concerned at all. It’s a challenge he’s going to face with every opponent he faces – he wants to win that challenge. That’s it.”
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