Bukayo Saka was just like every other Arsenal fan during the 7-1 romp against PSV as the injured winger was absolutely loving it.
It was an incredible evening for the Gunners on Tuesday night in Eindhoven, battering their hosts in an historic performance.
No team had ever scored seven goals in an away knockout game in the Champions League, but the supposedly blunt Gunners became the first.
Mikel Arteta may still be struggling with a number of injuries in his forward line, fielding Mikel Merino up front again, but it was no problem for his team.
Jurrien Timber opened the scoring, with goals from Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard (2), Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori to follow.
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Saka is one of Arteta’s injury headaches in attack, with the England winger out since December due to a serious hamstring problem.
He didn’t miss out entirely on Tuesday, though, clearly having a nice time as he watched his teammates romp to victory, posting a famous popcorn-munching photo on Instagram while he did so.
Saka is actually closing in on a return to fitness and is expected to play again for Arsenal this month having not played since 21 December.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are both set to be out for the rest of the season, while Gabriel Martinelli is likely to be back in action in April.
While Arsenal have been dealing with injuries there have been chances for Arsenal youngsters, including Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, with both teenagers starting on Tuesday night.
Arteta told Amazon Prime Sport of the talented pair: ‘To be doing what they are doing at 17 and 18 years old, shows incredible maturity.
‘They are doing that because of how the other players support them and make them better. They have a lot of courage. Myles makes an assist, that’s the team that I want to see, they take initiative and they want to make things happen.’
Gunners captain Odegaard added: ‘They play like they have been here for many years. So much quality and confidence, they’re ready for it.
‘I’m not worried about them we enjoy having them in the team and they have a great attitude.’
Declan Rice even warned Saka that Nwaneri will still be getting minutes even when the star winger returns to fitness.
‘Top. He’s 17-years-old and he’s on the biggest stage,’ Rice said of Nwaneri. ‘We’ve taken them [youngsters] under our wing and they deserve to be playing. You should see them train they way they have no fear and want to perform.
‘Even if [Bukayo] Saka was here Ethan would be still getting minutes because he’s that good and works so hard in training. Same with Myles despite having to come off for the yellow card tonight, we have so many top young players.’
Next up for Arsenal is a trip to Manchester United on Sunday before a seemingly pointless second leg against PSV next week.
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