Micah Richards has raved about Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka on BBC Sport and believes that he has been one of the best players in the Premier League so far this season.
The former Manchester City star has been blown away by Saka, who has established himself as an important player for Arsenal and England.
Richards believes that the 21-year-old is a brilliant footballer who is never fazed by anything, and thinks that he is a gem.
The BBC Sport pundit has noted that Saka is always involved in games, unlike Manchester United winger Antony.
Micah Richards on Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka
Richards wrote: “Saka is just relentless, isn’t he? His numbers are brilliant but his all-round play and his mental strength are just remarkable as well, especially for someone who is only 21.
“He is always willing to take big penalties and he is never fazed, whatever the occasion or situation in the game – he steps up in big moments.
“Saka is one of the main reasons Arsenal are challenging for the title and, regardless of whether they win it from here, he has just been unbelievable and he seems to just get better and better.
“He is a winger but unlike, say Anthony at Manchester United, is always involved in the game.
“As well as influencing games with his goals and assists, he allows his team-mates to flourish. The inverted role he has, where he comes inside, allows Ben White space out wide and their relationship is just incredible.”
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In our view, Bukayo Saka is one of the best young players in the Premier League and has been superb for Arsenal.
The winger has progressed and developed a lot over the years, and he still has room to grow.
Let us not forget that Saka is only 21.
He is still so young.
Just imagine how good the England international will be when he is 24 or 25.
It is frightening.
Saka has scored 10 goals and given nine assists in 26 Premier League matches for Arsenal so far this season.
The winger has scored one goal in six UEFA Europa League games for the Gunners so far this campaign.
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