Saka’s On Course To Be A Premier League GREAT!

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[@FS-ny1kx]

😂😂😂

[@Graham_Brooks1]

THE THUMB- NAIL For those of you not wanting to watch the show and wondering why these 5 players ( INCLUDING BUKAYO SAKA ) are on the thumbnail , these are the 5 wingers wbo have made 90 + goal contributions by the age of 23 The five are ( with their numbers ) Ronaldo. 118 Sterling. 110 Giggs. 92 Rashford. 91 BUKAYO SAKA. 91 GRAHAM - AFTV

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Many thanks for the continued support and feed-back to the show . As well as breaking down Arsenal's 3-1 victory ; the changes that Arteta made in the team ; our counter press and how we turned it around second half , James & I discuss our star-boy Bukayo Saka ; how he is taking responsibility in more than one way on the pitch . Inevitably , we debate the world class tag . We welcome your thoughts on this . And i will be happy to answer any football or Arsenal related questions ? Regards Graham - AFTV

[@Graham_Brooks1]

BUKAYO SAKA The numbers dont lie ; Most creative player in the Premier League so far this season ; Number. Action. Rank 7. Assists. 1 9. Goals / Assists. 3 27. Chances Created. 1 12. Big Chances. 1 Created 3.16. Expected Assists. 1 .....( per game )

[@roysebastian-official]

Good to see Graham back on AFTV These Tactical breakdown shows that James & Graham do are far better than anything that you will see on Sky Sports. My favourite show.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Arteta's coaching is elite off the ball. Top quality counter press No team gets back into a shape quicker on transitions . 👏👏

[@djfredrick1]

On a serious Note... What is Rashford doing on that poster?

[@Graham_Brooks1]

If you had actually watched the show, you would have understood. These are the 5 wingers who have had 90+ goal contributions ( goals / assists) by the age of 23 Ronaldo ( 118 ). Sterling. ( 110 ) Giggs. ( 92 ) Rashford SAKA. ( Both 91 )

[@mx-data-engineering-23]

​@@Graham_Brooks1Is that you Graham? This is some important stat btw, can imagine Saka surpassing Rashford at 23 by mid season. On track to see Saka's best season ever.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

@mx-data-engineering-23 Yes it is me .. And Saka will go past Rashford and Giggs shortly The numbers he is delivering in and out of possession are truly elite. Thanks for your comment. Graham - AFTV

[@Nicefakes]

It’s for marketing bro, aftv clearly knows he ain’t good it’s so you click on the video and comment it boosting the algorithm.

[@AmanSingh-vs3mn]

Sterling 😂 Rashford 😂 But no salah

[@praveentg3641]

Growing chemistry between Saka and Kai is amazing.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Spot on the late 👏👏

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Saka has also.generated the most expected assists ( 5.88) in the premier league this season

[@Abc123ert56]

It's not even just that. It's the fact his career could reach his mid 30's at Arsenal, he takes good care of himself, he's extremely versatile and once he loses his pace he can go central either in midfield or up top. He's going to win a load of trophies and likely be Arsenal captain while doing it. His legacy could be legendary. The fact he could break the Premier League assist record this season is incredible at just 23

[@mknxplore]

One thing I would like to see Saka improve is his aerial abilities, I haven’t seen enough of it. Maybe because of his position, but R7 was successful on all wings, his header, free kicks, and central role. Saka’s hero is R7, I think we need to encourage him to get closer to his R7. He is consistent, has abilities to be world class, world class? Maybe 70% for me!

[@qariuki2587]

Saka is our most important player. He was carrying us under Emery and early parts of MA's tenure. Many fans will move on to the latest and greatest additions to our team but for me and apparently Arteta as well, Saka is Mr. Arsenal.

[@coolerdude42]

1 thing about Saka that his Assists numbers illustrate: he's getting more unpredictable. At this point, every team knows how Saka plays: he gets the ball on the right, he shimmies down the right a little more, then cuts in to his left to shoot. He is lethal with that shot, which is precisely why EVERY leftback (and usually a 2nd marker) guards specifically against that specific cut. Its his signature move and everybody knows it. This became a problem in certain games where he was quiet. The heavy reliance on Arsenals right side last season exacerbated this. He was still phenomenal last season btw which is a real testament to Saka's huge huge talent despite every defender knowing what to defend against. These Assist numbers though show that Saka is presenting a huge problem to defenders: yeah you can guard against his most lethal finish, but he can also put 1 in and let another player score through different ways. He's sooo effective at it. His set pieces are also more accurate and consistent now (moreso than Rice has been this season). This makes him much much harder to mark. Definitely gone up another level this season.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Jay Many thanks for your kind words and for raising an interesting subject I cant speak for James , but Arteta has set the team free tactically this season and we are seeing that in the roles of the full backs and how play is built around that. Declan Rice is playing as a quarter back , so he is often either between the centre halves in our first phase of play or drifting out into that LB spot that you mentioned , enabling Calafiori to come inside as we build from our 4-2-4 to the 3-2-5 As Calafiori starts to roam , there is that box that develops on the left hand side of Rice, Calafiori , Trossard and Martinelli Once Merino is fully integrated into the team in the left sided 8 role , you may see Declan play more deeper as a 6 where those out of possession qualities that he has that you mentioned are fully utilised However under Mikel the team is so fluid in possession that every player can rotate and be comfortable where -ever they stand on the pitch. Graham - AFTV

[@gororo14]

Graham you part timer you. Good to see you doing what you do best.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Thanks mate . Appreciate that ...👍

[@jean-michel7756]

great chat - thank you!!! is it just coincidence that Saka is also the most consistent player for england - in the only period I have seen them get to major finals.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Only De Bruyne & Kane ( both 8) have had more assists than Bukayo Saka's seven , at this stage of a premier league season

[@shayn9346]

My mans toupee is nuts

[@walekadiri1510]

😂, I thought it was me!

[@superflyjimmysnucka9068]

That's a fair old Syrup!😂

[@Graham_Brooks1]

@shayn9346 I don't normally respond to non football related feed -back . But I do to people who make untrue assumptions . The truth is I do not wear one . I haven't been well over the weekend . So got up late today . Hair didn't look great the way I had been laying on it. Normally gel it , but didn't have time as I had to get to Lomdon to record the show . Thanks for watching.

[@sirchalote9767]

Nahhh, theres Plenty of gel in your toupee, don't worry we've known for years still love ya❤

[@gittipoos]

Great breakdown by Graham & James, much better with the two of you chatting

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Thank you so much Appreciate the love. ❤

[@Graham_Brooks1]

ARSENAL ' S 400TH WIN One Stat that i left out of the closing stats was that this was Arsenal's 400th home win in the Premier League Only Manchester United ( 428) have more .

[@Graham_Brooks1]

GRAHAM - AFTV

[@Harrison113]

Star boy 🌟

[@smaugballer7337]

Star boy with nothing to show for it. No league or European trophy, no golden boot, no top assist award, no player of the season award, absolutely nothing.

[@Harrison113]

Was pfa young player of the year 2023 u twit 😂he’s one of the most consistent players in the league. More than penalty palmer and pHIL FodEN

[@Harrison113]

Pfa young player of year. More consistent than penalty palmer and Foden

[@smaugballer7337]

@@Harrison113 young player of the season? 😂😂 You must be joking. Nobody cares about the young player of the season award. Foden at 23 was the best player in the league.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Jay . I have left a response in the comments if you have a little look . Many thanks Graham

[@braxtonmay391]

It's funny sometimes, when you remember something differently to how it happened and you can feel so certain it was one way, when really, it was another. It happens to me sometimes. Saliba 100% got a touch on that Cameron Archer shot- a small one, but just enough to direct it's path perfectly into the corner, out of reach of Raya. Unlucky for them. I think sometimes they have so much faith in their ability that their positioning and reactions seem casual or unbothered. Id like to see Calafiori give wingers a little more respect so he can still use the defensive angle if they try to take him line. He and Saliba are fast but not infallibly so

[@tomlewis9744]

It was my picture you used Graham I’m getting you done for copyright

[@jeff.0-3]

Great job once again graham and James!

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Thanks Jeff. Much appreciated.

[@rcarl1473]

Saka (in a great way) makes it hard to bring in a backup RW. He’s too productive and too reliable. If you’re his backup, you know you won’t play lol. Saka is the immovable object

[@7scully]

I actually love this show

[@angusmacaskill9026]

Great show as always, James and Graham - thank you. However, I have one suggestion: can we please forget the whole conversation about whether Saka (or any other Arsenal player) is world class. It's completely irrelevant and is only "a thing" because one or two pundits have suggested he's not. These are partisan arguments but FFS, I don't care how others perceive our players. I'm just happy to see Saka and most other Arsenal players keep producing the performances that win games, and hopefully the title. Arsenal fans know that players like Saka, Saliba, Gabriel and Odegard are among the best in their position across the world game and it's OK to be proud of that but I feel it's unnecessary to make that point to fans of other teams. Let them say Saka isn't top-notch, and let us watch him help us win the league. After that they may have a different assessment.

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

Foden and Palmer can be compared to eachother. Saka plays a different position.

[@dabouzmassi3873]

Foden and Saka have Michael better statistics than Palmer and they have the same age.....Palmer is an incredible player don't get me wrong but why consider him better than the other two?!!!and how on earth He's better than Halaand?!!!

[@gracey62uk]

Minor point really, but I agree with James. I think there was a slight deflection on the Southampton goal. If you was the angle from behind the goal, it’s hard to tell because the post is in the way, but it looks like it does

[@qasimcheema8953]

Saka was the second player ever in PL to have 7 shots and 7 chance created in a single game!. The first ever was Saka against Leicester....

[@muhammadhanif4113]

Rival always say odegaard make saka better but without odegaard saka still our best,also the drop form of ben white don't affect his play. It means he can play anywhere not depending on some certain player. Yeah he doesn't has flair and speed but he has footbal IQ,mentality,and work ethic.

[@k3nny290]

Prepare for awar intimes of peace,,I like the way arteta is doing squad rotation so that players can be versatile In all positions I will be happy if he brings tomiyasu as a striker for the next match😂😂😂😅

[@yatman6305]

I think that theory is nonsense. Most teams are better comfortable and good defensively at home rather than away. Just with us the dynamic is the opposite one

[@gunner4life906]

Great content!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Thank you .❤

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

We need Saka to get to 20 goals and 20 assists minimum. We need some Salah numbers.

[@dabouzmassi3873]

Then Don't ask him to defend like mad....He must save his legs to score in the other end.....

[@ikeman9784]

​@@dabouzmassi3873Exactly. It's mad the people that don't understand the game. The amount of insane defensive work that kid has to put in this areta system It's a miracle he even has the legs to attack score and assist..

[@AlieMansaray-gi5qc]

He will be someday maybes this year

[@TexasCannons]

Sterling’s position is on the bench and Jesus’s is on a plane. I’ll chip in on his airfare.

[@mmolefe18]

Production and performance is two different things nowadays

[@jaydizzle8258]

Love the content as always!!! I was wondering what your thoughts would be to have Rice playing a bit of the old Xhaka role where he could cover the LB and let the Calafiori bomb on ahead. I think Calafiori more technical and more progress with the ball compared to Rice, while Rice has i think more pace and more defensive IQ and experience in PL. I feel like Rice's best qualities of (winning the ball back/being a destroyer) arent being utilized this season so far and i think he pick up the short comings that Calafiori is having at moment. I also think Calafiori will come good regardless its just going to take a little time he's young and in experienced but definitely a player. Be interested to hear the thoughts of you experts !!! COYGS !!

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

Yamal 5 goals 5 assists, Salah 5 goals 5 assists. Saka 2 goals 7 assists. Those are the top three right wingers atm.

[@humblesmith1215]

Saka NEEDS to gets his goals up though because a goal can’t be denied whereas an assist can easily just be a stat pad (eg, Martinelli assisted Califiori against City)

[@BjornWiese]

The longer Saka isn’t considered “world class” (whatever that means. Imo every player in the PL is world class. They are the best in this sport in the world anyway), the longer he won’t be defended with two defenders like on the weekend. So let him fly under the radar for some more time please.

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

I agree that Jesus should be utilized out wide. For Saka or Martinelli as a rotation.

[@realismisthereligion9720]

Let's not get carried away, it was only Southampton. But COYG.

[@ultraslanmc]

He’s been doing this for 4 years, let’s get carried away

[@sarryuken8786]

Why is Rashford in the thumbnail?

[@Graham_Brooks1]

One of 5 wingers to have made 90 + goal contributions by the age of 23 The 5 are Ronaldo, Sterling. Giggs, Saka and Rashford

[@TaqiArsenalFan18]

He will break salahs record

[@smaugballer7337]

Which one of Salah's multiple records will he break? None. Stop deceiving urself. Saka is leaving for Madrid next season

[@TaqiArsenalFan18]

No he’s not

[@ultraslanmc]

@@smaugballer7337🤣🤣🤣

[@TaqiArsenalFan18]

@@ultraslanmc salah is a good player but Saka is clear of salah

[@ultraslanmc]

@@TaqiArsenalFan18 Not yet, Salah is the greatest winger in the PL, but Salah’s throne is Saka. Let’s not disrespect Salah like that

[@MrViazor]

Sure about that from cannon stats? Why is Jesus behind Saliba and Gabriel?

[@DUBSDADEVILL]

These guys missed like 3 games was they injured also.

[@jasperdausoni7590]

How can he be a premier league great when he hasn’t won the league 😂😂

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Steven Gerrard is considered a premier league great He never won the Premier league

[@tampabay554]

Saka would have been much closer to Ronaldo on the list. He started his career as a LB.

[@icewallowcome7001]

Loving the wig x

[@EdwinSk17]

Thumbnail just shows how United used to dominate in every sector

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

Salah, Yamal, Rodrygo have you looked at their numbers?

[@ultraslanmc]

Rodrygo is overrated it’s not even funny

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

Let's just stop fiddling around with Havertz 's position. Until his form dips significantly.

[@arnoldmwangi4293]

Really aftv a cr7 poster lmaoo

[@garymilburn4511]

Looks like reports that city have won there case against premier league over sponsorship and rightly so as a Newcastle fan we have been held back of this is true unleash the dogs we will be major players

[@pinkacademy5232]

Is homeboy wearing a hairpiece?

[@Graham_Brooks1]

😂😂😂😂

[@ikeman9784]

I'm with james it was ticking me off when i see havertz out on the wings trying to cross the ball into the box. Like how's our best header of the ball the one putting crosses?? And to make it worse we have 2 guys under 5'10 on the other end trying to attack the cross smh

[@andrerichards3896]

😅😅😂 Scary indeed

[@gororo14]

We can’t talk about world class yet. Great player, but is Saka better than Sanchez, Van Persie. Will be world class but not yet.

[@mitchellcful]

Love you AFTV but why is Rashford in that thumbnail

[@Graham_Brooks1]

One of 5 wingers to make 90 + goal contributions in the Premier league by the age of 23 ... Ronaldo. 118 Sterling. 110. Giggs. 92 Rashford. 91. Saka. 91

[@ManCity-5Peat-Loading]

When he actually wins real trophies!

[@mosadiku2766]

Saka!!!

[@TheArsenalpunchupnetwork]

Southampton didn’t do anything wrong. Arsenal is just better!!

[@kredmond2431]

Thumbnails a pisstake😂

[@14_Phoenix]

Remove rashford from the thumbnail. That's an insult to saka.

[@Iiamkellyq]

Saka being on there is an insult to the prem

[@smaugballer7337]

Rashford has a greater impact on the PL than Saka has had

[@Graham_Brooks1]

He's one of the 5 wingers who have had 90 + goal contributions in the prem league by the age of 23 The others are ; Ronaldo 118 Sterling 110 Giggs. 92 Rashford. 91 Now BUKAYO SAKA - 91

[@Iiamkellyq]

@@Graham_Brooks1 okay and he still isn’t top 10

[@smaugballer7337]

@@Graham_Brooks1 look at Arsenal fans struggling for irrelevant stats to make him look great. Nobody cares how many goal contribute a player had before 23. What about players who came into the league after 23 and totally dominated it? Eg Salah at Liverpool, Diego Costa

[@leonforrest4340]

Rashford on the pic, but no Salah. You Arsenal fans are weirdos.

[@potentialswillrule]

@leonforrest4340 Maybe watch the show to find out why or don't comment

[@Graham_Brooks1]

Salah isn't on there because he hadn't made 90 + goal contributions by the age of 23 You really need to watch the show mate

[@iscotty97]

Arsenal breaking the rules with their shareholder loans, take their trophies away… oh wait!

[@IxMaKaVeLi187xI]

Who invited Rashford??????

[@Graham_Brooks1]

If you watch the show , you will understand why

[@erickragero960]

THIS IS A FAN CHANNEL PLEASE VOIVE OUT HELP FOR OUR WOMENS TEAM. JONAS IS KILLING THAT TEAM

[@eniolaelisery1503]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="23">0:23</a> - when he wins a major trophy with Arsenal

[@JasonRichie197]

he won the fa cup alr...

[@snuggle7437]

Fa cup?

[@MJR.99]

Determining individual skill by team success is lazy analysis. Harry Kane is a world class striker and he’s won nothing.

[@patrickyoung2235]

​@@MJR.99He's English and white. They're judged completely differently

[@longhead3476]

Saka is better than Rashford. Or he will have surpassed him in 2seasons.

[@dabouzmassi3873]

On this World class crap.....take for exemple Paul Gascoigne every english pundit considered him a World beater back to the day but What has the Guy done in his career ??!!Nothing....playing for Lazio and Rangers ?!!!Or Middlesbrough?!!!Lets be serious.....

[@arron4163]

Saka might have to join a bigger club than arsenal if he wants to win the prem of champions league

[@smaugballer7337]

100% he's leaving for Madrid

[@snuggle7437]

@@smaugballer7337mbappe will move to barca, gotta move to a bigger club

[@smaugballer7337]

@@snuggle7437 if Arteta can afford him when he's the manager of Barca

[@dicksonhagoi2849]

Saka is already at a big club,Arsenal is a legendary club whose lost glory is being reclaimed by King Arteta and the boys, this is the third year Arsenal is launching a sustained assault on the premier league title and they will surely cross over the line, I won't be surprised if they go very deep into the Champions league and even win😊 it, watch this space.

[@liverpoolfcslayer4290]

What the F is Sterling and Rashford doin in that Picture. NOWHERE NEAR PL Greats! Leave it Arsenal Fans😆😂🤣

[@Graham_Brooks1]

The 5 wingers who have 90 goal contributions in the PL by the age of 23 Nothing to do with greatness.

[@AITCH47]

​@@Graham_Brooks1 Your fcking title is "on course for greatness" so what do you mean it's nothing to do with greatness?

[@liverpoolfcslayer4290]

@@Graham_Brooks1 well that makes more sense... Arsenal Players of the last 20 years and Greatness should never be spoken in the same sentence!

[@Nazarene_Judaism]

NO NO NO HE'S NOT!!

[@MichaelWard-kh8yo]

You have to be very very careful some of the comments on some of the blogs about arsenal like a a sport radio station some of the comments about saka was from his own Ethnic minority and it was said by someone on the blog saka is not liked because he is BLACK.....playing the race card people are entitled to their opinions saka has to prove himself not because he's BLACK.......OK 👍

[@rickjames9566]

This is what happens when a bunch of nerds get together and watch football through a stat sheet instead of watching the actual game

[@Graham_Brooks1]

But I did watch the actual game Rick I was in the stadium on Saturday - Block 134 where I sit every home game Saka dragged us over the line on Saturday He does that quite a bit . Where do you sit by the way ?

[@rickjames9566]

@@Graham_Brooks1 salah, Palmer, Yamal and Olise are all better than Saka 👍🏻 you probably sat in block 134 watching a calculator rather than the actual game

[@Graham_Brooks1]

I assure you I watch the game mate when I am in the stadium I am.a Arsenal fan ; have been for 53 years and I am fully invested in the team Football is a game of opinions You are entitled to yours . For me Saka is world class Not just his numbers , but what he does off the ball He is better than all those players you name in ball recoveries; winning duels for example That's apart from the attacking numbers Most assists this season; most big chances created; most chances created . Third most goal contributions in the league You forget he is only 23 . At 23 Salah wasn't as good. He was at Chelsea when he was 23 He couldn't even get into.the Chelsea team Olise is very talented . But he can't get into the French national team Saka has played 45 times for England And as good as he is , he will get even better

[@rickjames9566]

@@Graham_Brooks1 what does that matter? At age 20 Michael Owen was the best in the world at 26 he could barely play. Players peak at different ages you bozo. There’s absolutely nothing that guarantees Saka will become better than he is now.

[@Graham_Brooks1]

​@rickjames9566 The difference with Owen was simple. He never became the player he could have become because his body couldn't cope and he was injury prone.

[@smaugballer7337]

Saka has not done anything significant for the league. No PL medal, no golden boot, no top assist award, no player of the season award, no fans player of the season award, no goal of the season award, absolutely nothing

[@keanothailand]

Would you take in your team 🤔

[@emz_187]

​@@keanothailand Don't ask silly questions 😂😂 Course he would!!!

[@ibrahimHuthman]

PFA young player of the year.

[@smaugballer7337]

@@keanothailand yes I will take him to be a bench warmer and understudy to one of the greatest players the premier league has ever seen. Saka will never get to his level. But why will I take Saka when I can get Yamal and Olise who are much better than him?

[@smaugballer7337]

@@ibrahimHuthman no body cares about the PFA young player of the year award. Even my grandma won it.

[@smaugballer7337]

Saka has won nothing in the league, has no significant PL impact, no body knows him in Europe because he's made no impact. His most remember moment in International football is missing a penalty in the Euros final on English soil. He's not on course to become anything great.

[@bulelanikatikati8022]

Not known in Europe? Mate, his scored 3 goals at the World Cup for England in 4, has 9 GA in 11 games in the CL? Scored the leveller against Switzerland in the Euro QF which saved England from being knocked out early. Best young player in 2023 & England's back to back player of the year. Do you even watch football or are you you one of those dense people who just enjoy trolling?

[@smaugballer7337]

@@bulelanikatikati8022 scored equalizer against Switzerland? 😂 you talk like his goal saved England from being knocked out by Brazil, Germany, Spain, Argentina, France, Portugal or Italy. Dude it was Switzerland, a team England shouldn't have been getting almost knocked out by

[@victorsomosu123]

​@@bulelanikatikati8022They're a weirdo troll, just ignore them

[@TexasCannons]

😢😢😢 you make me so sad when you say no one knows him. Boohoo boohoo. Get a life

[@smaugballer7337]

@@TexasCannons oh sorry. I apologize for my earlier comment. Saka is quite famous. His known all over Europe as that Eng lish kid who missed a penalty in the Euros final at Wembley Stadium, England.

[@RaymondbaliamaSombi]

Prisoners must be allowed to watch Manchester united Games every weekend as part of punishment 🥱