Bukayo Saka could be the big beneficiary of Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave Liverpool, with the Arsenal star ready to show why he is the Premier League’s best right winger.
On Tuesday evening, the Egyptian announced he would be leaving Anfield after spending nearly nine years at the Merseyside club.
Will Bukayo Saka ever reach Mohamed Salah’s level in the Premier League?
Saka and Salah have been compared for years as to who is the best in the Premier League, but that comparison is now gone for the Arsenal man.
The Liverpool star’s departure from the English top flight now leaves him as the Premier League’s top winger, taking away the pressure of being compared.
Bukayo Saka can finally step out of Mohamed Salah’s shadow
Following years of comparing the two players, Bukayo Saka can finally step out of Mohamed Salah’s shadow and become the Premier League’s main man.
Saka and Salah have been going head-to-head for the last few seasons in the debate as to who is the best right winger.
Salah’s trophy and goal tally often mean that he is the player to come out on top, but this season, both players have looked out of form.
Saka has been slammed for his recent performances, but now he should be buoyed by the news that one of his big rivals is leaving the league.
Mikel Arteta’s system has not helped Saka really show his best form, with the 24-year-old becoming a system player.
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Arteta needs to hand the Arsenal vice-captain more freedom to express himself, and Salah’s departure should give him a boost.
The Gunners really need Saka to step up over the next few months as they look to finish the season on a high following their Carabao Cup final defeat.
Arsenal as a club will also be delighted to see the back of Salah, who has so often caused them many problems over the years.
In 19 matches, the winger has 11 goals and four assists, along with nine wins against the Gunners.
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