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Arsenal cannot keep relying on Saka, says Arteta

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Villarreal, Spain - April 29, 2021 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts [REUTERS]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Bukayo Saka's "moment of magic" in Thursday's 2-1 Europa League first leg defeat by Villarreal, but said his team must not keep relying on the teenage winger to produce game-changing moments.

April 29, 2021 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in action with Villarreal's Pau Torres [REUTERS]

Arsenal found themselves against the ropes when they trailed 2-0 following goals by Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol before having Dani Ceballos sent off.

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