Bukayo Saka is currently on a roll. The young Arsenal forward has been a key player in Arsenal’s push for the Premier League title, while also shining for the England national team. Recently, Saka scored a stunning goal in England’s 2-0 victory over Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier at Wembley. In a display of sheer grace and guile, Saka turned away from the Ukraine defense before unleashing a glorious shot that found the top corner of the net from 20 yards out. This was Saka’s eighth international goal, putting him in elite company with the likes of Dixie Dean, Jimmy Greaves, Wayne Rooney, and Michael Owen.
Saka’s Arsenal teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko was in attendance at Wembley in his role as Ukraine captain and couldn’t help but be impressed by Saka’s performance. Zinchenko praised Saka, calling him an “amazing player” who is “on fire at the moment.” Saka had already set up England’s first goal for Harry Kane with a pinpoint cross.
On Saturday, Saka will shift his focus back to Arsenal’s title push as they take on Leeds United. Saka has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season, with 12 goals and 10 assists in 28 league games so far. He is the only player in the Premier League this season to have hit double figures for both goals and assists. Saka has started every league game, taking more shots than any of his teammates except Martin Odegaard and amassing the third most tackles by a Gunners player.
Zinchenko believes that Saka is one of the best players in the Premier League on current form, but there is still room for improvement. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shares this sentiment, saying that Saka’s consistency at his age and level is rare to see, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Despite his impressive performances, Saka is not the finished article just yet.
Saka has had his fair share of ups and downs, with the most notable low point being the missed penalty that cost England the European Championship final against Italy in July 2021. Saka received racist abuse on social media in the aftermath of the game but has shown impressive maturity by vowing not to let the negativity break him. Arsenal has reportedly opened talks with Saka over a contract extension that would make him the club’s highest-paid player, with weekly wages of around £300,000 ($370,000).
In conclusion, Bukayo Saka is one of the most exciting young talents in world football today. He has been a key player for Arsenal in their bid to win the Premier League title and has also impressed for the England national team. Saka’s stunning goal against Ukraine at Wembley was a testament to his talent, and there is no doubt that he will continue to make headlines in the years to come.
