Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has labeled Bukayo Saka as 'a gem' after he scored the winner for Arsenal in the Europa League.

Saka's sole strike of the game was enough to give the Gunners a hard fought 1-0 win away from home against Bodo/Glimt.

Despite their lower resources, the Norwegian side have often held their own in European competition.

During the game, Cole told BT Sport: “You have to understand how young he is, where he is in his career. Arsenal have got such a gem here.

“He's already so experienced. He's one of the leaders on the team on the pitch. He takes responsibility.

“He's a fantastic player and he's one that Arsenal have got to tie down and build this new regime this new great side that seems to be emerging (around him).

“The beauty with him is you can use him there on the left of a front three, you can use him as a No 10, a left wing back, on the right wing, but he's just a fantastic footballer and he's getting his education through Arteta and fantastic players.

“Young players around him have all got his energy and they've kept it going tonight. It's important momentum at this stage of the season."