Bukayo Saka sends message to Tottenham followers after he’s clapped by rivals on Arsenal return following racist abuse suffered after England Euro 2020 heartbreak

Tottenham have a fierce rivalry with Arsenal however that was put to 1 aspect throughout their pre-season pleasant on Sunday as Spurs followers confirmed their assist for Bukayo Saka.

Saka was applauded on to the pitch by residence supporters on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when he changed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 19-year-old was enjoying in his first match for the reason that ultimate of Euro 2020, the place he missed a penalty which contributed to England’s defeat to Italy within the shootout at Wembley.

Together with England teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, Saka, was despatched racist abuse on-line after the match.

The soccer world has rallied round Saka, Rashford and Sancho and there was a touching second at Tottenham’s floor as they applauded the Arsenal starlet as he entered the pitch within the second half.

A message created by Spurs followers in assist of Saka was on show all through the match too.

It learn: “North London stands with Bukayo Saka and all gamers towards racism and discrimination. COYS”

Saka later shared a video posted by Tottenham of the second he was applauded by followers on his Instagram web page.

{The teenager} accompanied it with a message thanking the Spurs followers for the gesture.

He wrote: “A lot respect for this. Thanks!”

Tottenham emerged victorious within the conflict with Heung-min Son’s 79th minute aim all that separated the 2 sides.

The match additionally noticed Dele Alli hit the put up twice, whereas Saka may have completed higher with an opportunity on the finish.

New Gunners signings Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokonga had been handed their first begins whereas Pierluigi Gollini was given the nod by Nuno Espirito Santo.

That is each side’ final match earlier than the beginning of the 2021/22 Premier League season – Arsenal getting their marketing campaign beneath method within the first match of the season as they journey to newly-promoted Brentford.

In the meantime, Spurs start their marketing campaign towards champions Manchester City on August 15.