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JOE KRISHNAN

Bukayo Saka hails first Arsenal goal as 'dream come true' after stunning display vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka said it was "a dream come true" to score against Eintracht Frankfurt after his goal helped the Gunners to a 3-0 victory in Germany.

The 18-year-old, making only his second senior start for the club after playing predominantly for the Under-23s, caused havoc for the Eintracht defence throughout the entire evening.

And the winger got his reward for his efforts with a clinical left-footed finish from 20 yards to give Unai Emery's side a comfortable lead against 10-man Frankfurt.

Saka also showed his creative side by grabbing two assists for Joe Willock and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals to cap an impressive night for the youngster.

The England Under-19 international could not hide his delight and pledged to continue fighting for a first-team place.

Dream: Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his first Arsenal goal. (REUTERS)

"I'm so happy to score for Arsenal," Saka said, via the club's official Twitter account.

"It's a dream come true, I've been dreaming of this day since I was a kid and I'm so happy that's happened.

"I've just got to keep working hard to make sure I can enjoy the same feeling again."

Saka excelled in the three-man attacking midfield along with Willock, 20, and Emile Smith Rowe, 19, and Unai Emery was pleased with their individual performances.

Bueno! Unai Emery singled out Arsenal's youngsters for praise. (AFP/Getty Images)

"Maybe with his [Saka's] goal and performance he was taking confidence. He was finishing really strong," Emery said.

"Also with Emile after his injury. He played for the first time this season. I told him I was very happy with him.

"Willock started a little slow at the beginning but progressively he was feeling very better with a good performance."

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