The striker has once again been in fine form for Sunderland.
Speaking to Match of the Day 2 Extra, Matthew Upson has hailed Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe claiming he is priceless for the Black Cats.
The veteran forward was in superb form last season, almost single-handedly keeping the team in the Premier League.
He has continued to impress this year, with eight goals in the league to his name so far despite David Moyes’ team struggling at the wrong end of the table once again.
Indeed, just like last season, his goals have once again given Sunderland a fighting chance of avoiding relegation.
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring their second goal
Upson is a former teammate and he has been impressed by what he has seen once again.
“Whenever I think of Sunderland, I think of Jermain Defoe, and his impact is huge,” he told Match of the Day 2 Extra.
“His form at the moment for me is the best I’ve seen in his career and he just looks like a threat to score every week, which for Sunderland at the moment is priceless.”
Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe applauds fans after the game
Sunderland will now be praying that Defoe can maintain his form for the remainder of the season.
There is no denying they are set for another relegation battle this season given the form they have shown in the first half of the campaign.
If they are to avoid the drop again they will need Defoe among the goals once again with the veteran very much the key man to their hopes.
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