“I’m on my feet clapping for him since, he was simply amazing and remarkable in Yesterday’s Arsenal win”- Arsenal icon Patrick Vierra revealed he could not resist to stop applauding sensational Arsenal player after what he’s seen in him yesterday- Player Not Jorginho, Not Kiwior and not Havertz
That was some response from the Arsenal players to their midweek Champions League defeat to Porto, as they dispatched a sorry Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday evening.
Alan Shearer was certainly kicking himself at Newcastle’s performance, but he couldn’t help but admire the opposition’s display, especially from a certain Bukayo Saka.
The 22-year-old scored for a fifth consecutive Premier League game to take his tally to 13 for the season for Arsenal and Alan Shearer lauded him a a ‘brilliant’ player, as he told Premier League Productions (24/02/24 at 10:05 pm).
The Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer admitted that Bukayo Saka caused Newcastle all sorts of problems, including scoring a ‘very clever’ goal after showcasing great skill inside the penalty area.
Many questioned if Arsenal would have a hangover from their Champions League defeat or even feel mentally fatigued.
But it was far from it, as they started the game like they had been off for the last 10 days and Eddie Howe’s men just couldn’t cope with the intensity that was set from the other side.
In the end, Arsenal, once again, scored 4+ goals in the Premier League and reminded the world that they aren’t going anywhere in the Premier League title race.
Is Bukayo Saka world-class?
“Once they got the third one, it was just a matter of how many they were going to get or wanted to get,” said Shearer.
“Arsenal’s passing was slick. Then it’s hard not to like this guy, even though he gave Newcastle a terrible time. It’s a brilliant finish. He is just so likeable, Saka. He works so hard. Great skill and a very, very clever finish. He is a brilliant player.”
Arsenal boosts Premier League title credentials
Given how tight it is at the top, these high volume of goals Arsenal are scoring are proving to be very, very crucial, as of this moment.
Out of the trio, the London club have the better goal difference, with two points separating third and the leaders, Liverpool.
This is a case of whoever blinks first, with any minor slip-up proving to be costly, as Manchester City found out against Chelsea last week.
Destiny was in their hands, but now, they have to do it the hard way, with Liverpool and Arsenal coming up in their next six league games.
This could decide the direction of the title race because, if Pep Guardiola’s side secure maximum points, then they may well just become champions of England again
