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Arsenal teenager Saka skilful like Juventus star Ronaldo - Owen

Michael Owen has compared Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka to Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 17-year-old made his first start for the Gunners in Thursday night's 1-0 win over Qarabag in the Europa League.

"He looked really nervous at the start of the game, myself and Martin [Keown] were both talking about it," Owen said.

"But he certainly grew into the game. Just him having the courage to run at players was really refreshing to see. Some of the skill… I watched Ronaldo doing this the other day for Juventus.

"He's just different class and by the end of the game, his confidence was oozing."

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