2 weeks Ago By Vishal Bhawani
As Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah went head-to-head at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant made a bold prediction: Saka could replace Salah as the Premier League’s top winger once the Egyptian leaves Liverpool. MORE: All the latest Liverpool news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings Jermaine Pennant comments on 'when Salah leaves' Following an intense 2-2 draw where both Saka and Salah found the net, Pennant shared his thoughts on Saka’s potential. "When Salah leaves the league, maybe yes,” Pennant said, adding that Saka has the talent to take the crown, but only when Salah is no longer in England.
He noted that Salah’s equalizing goal late in the match showed why Liverpool’s boss, Arne Slot, kept him on the field: "When you need that opportunity...
he will put it in the back of the net." Saka’s early goal on Sunday, where he outmaneuvered Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson, was another demonstration of his rising influence. MORE: All the latest Arsenal news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings However, with Salah still at Liverpool, Pennant believes Saka isn’t quite ready to claim the top spot just yet.
This result leaves Arsenal third in the table, five points behind league leaders Manchester City and four behind Liverpool. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, faces further challenges with injuries to Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber, along with William Saliba’s recent suspension. As the Premier League season heats up, the possibility of Saka one day stepping into Salah’s shoes remains a tantalizing prospect for Arsenal fans.
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