Sheffield United defeated Arsenal 1-0 Monday night to derail their chances of moving to third in the English Premier League at the Bramall Lane and as usual the media in England ran the rules on the performances of the players.

Allnigeriasoccer.com monitored the assessment of Nigeria born England youth international Bukayo Saka.


"Even if it wasn't a penalty it was no dive either. That aside Saka performed admirably in trying circumstances, forging more than his fair share of chances. 5," the website wrote.


"The Gunners starlet got booked for diving. However, he was direct with his runs and was Emery's best weapon going forward."

For ESPN it was a 6 out if 10 for Saka and wrote a bit more on the positives from the match.

"Nicolas Pepe enjoyed a fruitful evening, while the young guns of Bukayo Saka and Joe Willock also impressed in spells, signalling a bright future for the club even if darker clouds blight the present-day squad.

"FW Bukayo Saka, 6 -- Had one or two lively moments, with incisive dribbles and smart link-up play. The "Englishman' was yellow carded for a simulated dive in the penalty area, following a mazy run."

Arsenal's next match is their Europa League fixture against Vitoria Guimaraes .

The Gunners are atop Group F after two wins out of two group games.