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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has revealed the motivational speech he gave to his teammates before the clash against PSG.
The Gunners claimed their first Champions League win of the season over PSG after drawing their first game against Atalanta.
The winger led Arsenal's side in the absence of club captain Martin Odegaard, who is currently injured.
The Gunners prevailed thanks to goals from Kai Havert in the first half and Bukayo Saka's free kick in the second half to seal a 2-0 victory.
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Saka reveals what he told his teammates
Before the start of the game, Saka gave a remarkable speech that transcended the team's performance on the pitch.
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Speaking to CBS Sports, Saka said, “When I was speaking to the boys in the team talk before the game, I made sure I said, 'Today we need to make a big statement.’”
The 23-year-old revealed that he told his teammates before the game that they needed to make a huge statement.
Last season, Arsenal faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal and were knocked out on goal difference.
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The elimination led to critics claiming the team was not ready to play the big guns in the Champions League.
The loss could have been the reason Saka made the speech to his teammates that they needed to make a statement win against PSG.
Saka will be hoping to continue his good form when Arsenal face Southampton before heading to play for England in the international break.
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