We chat with Bukayo Saka about Arsenal's trophy hunt, his growth as a player on and off the pitch, and much more.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Big Increase’—How Bukayo Saka’s New Salary Compares to Arsenal, Premier League Stars. Bukayo Saka’s new five-year deal at Arsenal will reportedly make him the club’s highest earner and one of the best-paid players across the Premier League.

Finally, England international Bukayo Saka has reportedly struck an ‘agreement’ with Premier League giants Arsenal over a contract extension until 2031. Arsenal have made a major statement in the transfer market over the past couple of years as they have built one of the best squads in Europe.

Mikel Arteta swaps to what can be considered his strongest available team. The Arsenal manager rotatetd his wingers for the win over Bournemouth but brings Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard back into the starting XI. Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres

CB: Gabriel —Given Liverpool’s inability to defend set pieces, Gabriel will be licking his lips ahead of Thursday’s duel. He’s scored in successive games since his return to the team and will be the target of Arsenal corners, free kicks and long throws.

Bukayo Saka enjoyed a strong first half against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, and Gary Neville hailed the Arsenal winger as his "brutal" moment made Milos Kerkez look foolish

Mikel Arteta's heavily rotated Arsenal team proved to be too strong for Portsmouth as the visitors had to battle back from a nightmare start to overcome the fired-up Championship outfit in the FA Cup