Bukayo Saka was heavily criticised at the start of the season due to the lack of impact from a goal-involvement point of view. However, in recent months he has silenced the critics, and once again established himself as one of Mikel Arteta’s most important players.
This has been epitomised by the fact that he has had the same impact on the Gunners that Kevin De Bruyne has for Manchester City from a creative point of view so far this season. He has been a handful for the opposition and arguably Arsenal’s most threatening player.
And, it is due to his impressive form that the youngster has been called up by England to take part in his first ever World Cup. His dominant Premier League statistics also highlight why he should be in the starting XI under Gareth Southgate.
