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Saka proud to play with Aubameyang, hopes to follow in Henry's footsteps

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has expressed his delight to play along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and hopes to follow in the footsteps of club legend Thierry Henry.

The 18-year-old Anglo-Nigerian has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Gunners and has become a key member of Mikel Arteta's side.

The utility forward has scored three goals and provided 11 assists in 38 appearances across all competitions in the current campaign, amid other dazzling displays.

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Saka was promoted to the first team in 2018 and has been playing along with Gabon international and former Borussia Dortmund marksman Aubameyang, whom he was watching as a teenager at the academy.