Stuart Pearce tips in-form Arsenal star Bukayo Saka for Player of the Year crown

29.03.2023 - 14:33 eurosport.com

Bukayo Saka's scintillating form for both club and country is eclipsing Erling Haaland's remarkable debut season in English football and should see him crowned Premier League Player of the Year, according to England legend Stuart Pearce.

Arsenal starlet Saka, 21, has been a driving force in the Gunners' bid to win a first Premier League title since 2004 and starred for Gareth Southgate's impressive Three Lions over the recent international break.

Ad Saka set up Harry Kane for his 55th international goal against Ukraine on Sunday before netting a rocket from outside the box to double the lead before the break.

Premier LeagueSpurs' Paratici has 30-month ban extended worldwide by FIFA3 HOURS AGO And Pearce, who earned 78 caps for his country and starred at both the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96, believes Saka's performances should see him clinch the season's ultimate individual accolade ahead of Haaland, who has racked up a haul of 42 goals across all competitions. «I think he has been magnificent,» said Pearce. «Manchester City fans will say Haaland but I think Saka has been the main driving reason why Arsenal are where they are in the division. »I was asked before the World Cup who I thought would win it and I said Arsenal, and I am sticking by that now. «They lost [Gabriel] Jesus, and people thought there would be a problem, but they have been seamless. »The big game is when they go to Manchester City, that will be critical for the run-in.

Football Boxing Arsenal player Bukayo Saka Harry Kane Gareth Southgate Stuart Pearce Britain Manchester Ukraine

Related News

Bukayo Saka Minta Maaf ke Fans Arsenal

Bukayo Saka gagal maksimalkan penalti, sehingga Arsenal seri 2-2 kontra West Ham di Liga Inggris. Saka minta maaf kepada seluruh fans The Gunners.

Kevin van Veen has Lionel Messi in sight as Motherwell marksman challenges the elite in Europe's top striker race

Kevin van Veen has Lionel Messi in his sights in the European Golden Shoe award table after the Motherwell goal machine swept into the top 20.

Arsenal must stop squandering points, says Jesus

Arsenal must maintain the intensity for a full 90 minutes if they are to challenge for the Premier League title, forward Gabriel Jesus said after they squandered a two-goal lead in Sunday's 2-2 draw at West Ham United.

Arteta Yakin Saka Gak Kena Mental Usai Gagal Penalti

Kegagalan penalti Bukayo Saka jadi awal Arsenal meraih kehilangan tiga poin atas West Ham United. Mikel Arteta yakin Saka takkan kena mental akibat hal ini.

Man City's Premier League title odds slashed after Arsenal draw at West Ham

Manchester City are now hot favourites to win a fifth Premier League title in six seasons after Arsenal's 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday.

West Ham 2-2 Arsenal: Gunners dealt Premier League title race blow as Hammers fight back from two goals down

Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead for the second weekend running as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United that undermined their title challenge with more dropped points The Gunners made the perfect start and were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes, first through Gabriel Jesus who tapped in at the end of a crisp move, and later Martin Odegaard whose close-range volley also followed good build-up play. Ad West Ham offered nothing in the opening half an hour and the London Stadium was growing frustrated, but then Thomas Partey gifted the home side a lifeline by trying an ill-judged flick. Declan Rice won the ball and moved it on to Lucas Paqueta, who won a penalty that was scored by Said Benrahma.