Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure is full of praise for attacking midfielder Bukayo Saka.

Toure rates Saka as Arsenal's most important player.

He explained to Goal: This guy has a special talent.

"He has passion, he has desire, he has technique, he has everything.

"I was very impressed with what he does and for me, as a player who has been in the game for a long time, watching an easy match is quite boring. But when I watch a tight game and I see one player ready to take the ball under pressure and make a difference, that's what I love.

"For Saka, this moment is special because it's the first time he's faced with all of this. But there is always a first time for everyone. If he copes with the role of leader now, then Arsenal can definitely win the championship."

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