Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka was incredible vs Fulham, he did something that hasn’t happened in six seasons

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Bukayo Saka was the star of the show as Arsenal beat Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The England international has had a difficult year. He suffered a serious hamstring injury 10 months ago and then had to deal with another similar issue earlier this season.

Two hamstring injuries for a quick winger are never ideal, but Saka seems to have come back stronger from them.

Against Fulham on Saturday, the Arsenal number seven won the Player of the Match award for his stunning display.

Bukayo Saka achieved a rare feat during Fulham vs Arsenal

Bukayo Saka is one of the best players in the world.

The Arsenal academy graduate has been fantastic every season since he broke into the first-team squad, and he is getting better and better.

Against Fulham, Saka didn’t score or get an assist, but he was the best player on the pitch.

He troubled the hosts constantly on the right flank, made some brilliant runs, and deservedly won the Player of the Match award.

Jamie Redknapp hailed Saka’s performance and called him irreplaceable after Arsenal’s win in West London on Saturday.

Now, a key stat has revealed just how good the 24-year-old was.

Saka became the only player over the last six seasons in the Premier League to make 5+ key passes, 5+ successful dribbles and 5+ fouls suffered in a single game.

That is such a rare thing to do. Over the last 10 seasons, only four other players have managed that – Jack Grealish was the last to do so in February 2020.

Bukayo Saka has silenced one narrative with his performance vs Fulham

Saka is one of the first names on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team sheet every week.

The attacker has been sensational for the Gunners, and he has rarely ever had a bad game in the famous red and white.

However, when he was out injured earlier this season, some people created a narrative that Noni Madueke could take Saka’s place in the side.

After the Englishman’s Man of the Match display against Fulham, it has once again become very clear that he is the first choice.

Madueke, when he does return, will have to fight for a place in the starting lineup.