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'He's got no-one he can rely on apart from a young lad': Kevin Campbell claims Mikel Arteta can only count on teenager Bukayo Saka as Arsenal's 'gifted, big players' like Nicolas Pepe go missing

Teenager Bukayo Saka is the only player Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta can rely upon right now as the club's miserable slump continues, according to Kevin Campbell.

Campell offered a scathing review of his former club, as Arsenal held on against Southampton and managed to grind out a 1-1 home draw.

Saka, 19, was a constant menace throughout and it was his direct and offensive play which led to an opening for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to slot home an equaliser.

Arsenal are in a position where they can only rely on Bukayo Saka (right), says Kevin Campbell
Campbell says under-fire manager Mikel Arteta can only count upon the teenager right now

Offering his view after the final whistle, Campbell insists big players at the club are going missing, calling out the likes of big money signing Nicolas Pepe and offering his verdict that Saka is the only man who under fire Arteta can confidently call upon each week.