Bukayo Saka is a footballer of many qualities and in recent months he has added another to his repertoire: leadership. At the age of 23, Saka is no longer the polite academy graduate who sparkles on the wing.

Southampton ’s joy in Cameron Archer giving them a shock lead only served to awaken Arsenal, who went from a very flat display to one where they came at the visiting side from all angles. That eventually resulted in a rousing 3-1 win, although one that was more difficult than it might have been.