Jamie O’Hara has blasted Arsenal poster-child Bukayo Saka for his forgettable performance against Manchester City in his side’s 4-1 defeat.
In the build-up to the contest, the £70,000-a-week (Mirror) man was seen as the danger man, especially considering Nathan Ake was ruled out of the contest.
Jamie O’Hara pinpointed just how poor Bukayo Saka was for Arsenal as his side were taken apart by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Jamie O’Hara slates Bukayo Saka as Manchester City beat Arsenal
Throughout the season, the England international has been lauded for his majestic displays, week in, week out.
So much so that many have gone as far as to say that Saka is the undisputed best right-winger in the world based on form currently.
However, Jamie O’Hara certainly did not feel that about Arsenal wideman Bukayo Saka, who was pocketed by Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji.
“Saka was shocking tonight”, he briefly said on talkSPORT.
It’s hard to disagree with the pundit, as the exciting forward had a quiet outing in the blue side of Manchester.
HITC View: Saka was poor but reactionary takes about him should be avoided
It would be a lie to even suggests that Bukayo Saka had a decent showing against Manchester City, as Jamie O’Hara is right to criticise the Arsenal superstar.
After all, it would be fair to claim that alongside Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, the Englishman has been the standout player in the Premier League.
While Saka has set high standards for himself and when he does underperform on a big occasion, he can be called out for it, that should not lead to any reactionary opinions about him or his season.
At such a young age, the Ealing-born talent has led his boyhood club to what could be a second place finish out of virtually nowhere.
For that alone, the naturally talented wide forward should be hailed as a truly special footballer.
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