Arsenal star Bukayo Saka praises unlikely hero after going eight points clear of Man City at top of the Premier League

BUKAYO SAKA praised an unlikely hero after Arsenal went eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The Gunners easily beat managerless Crystal Palace 4-1, with Saka getting on the scoresheet.

Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal to a 4-1 winRex

Speaking after the match, however, the England winger wanted to heap praise on former forgotten man Rob Holding.

Saka, 21, told Arsenal club media: “I gave him a big hug when he came into the changing room because he deserves it.