The match against Luton was particularly significant for an Arsenal star

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The match against Luton was particularly significant for an Arsenal star Photo: Arsenal Twitter

At this moment, Arsenal is playing away against Luton Town as part of the 15th round of the English Premier League.

This match holds significance for Bukayo Saka, the leader and main star of the London-based team. The Englishman commenced the encounter in Mikel Arteta's starting lineup. For Saka this appearance on the field marked his milestone 200th match in the Gunners' jersey.

At the start of the game, the midfielder was 22 years and 91 days old, making him the second youngest English player to reach the mark of 200 matches for Arsenal after Cliff Bastin (22 years and 16 days). Saka achieved this feat at a younger age than Cesc Fabregas and David O'Leary.

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Bukayo made his debut for Arsenal's senior team in a Europa League match against Vorskla Poltava on November 29, 2018. Since then, he has evolved into a pivotal player for the London-based club, scoring 46 goals and providing 47 assists in his previous 199 appearances.

As the game commenced, Mikel Arteta's team topped the Premier League table, leading Liverpool by three points. Luton, with the most modest lineup in the league, is battling to avoid relegation, maintaining a three-point lead over the danger zone.

Liam Carter Liam Carter Dailysports's expert Translated by the editors
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