Oleksandr Zinchenko hailed ‘on fireplace’ Bukayo Saka as top-of-the-line gamers within the Premier League after his Arsenal team-mate’s starring function for England of their Euro 2024 qualifying victory over Ukraine at Wembley.
Saka arrange the opening purpose for Harry Kane earlier than curling house three minutes later to safe a cushty 2-0 win for the hosts.
The Arsenal ahead has been in advantageous kind this season because the Gunners sit eight factors clear on the prime of the desk, aiming for a primary league title in 19 years.
Saka has 12 targets and 10 assists for Arsenal and continued that displaying for England, with Zinchenko stuffed with reward for his colleague.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (L) says Bukayo Saka (R) is among the greatest gamers within the Premier League
‘He is an incredible participant, we all know that,’ the Ukraine skipper stated.
‘He is on fireplace for the time being, there aren’t any buddies on the pitch and sadly he beat me.
‘In these type of video games, huge gamers resolve the sport.
‘They had two probabilities within the first half, rating two and after that it was so tough to create one thing.’
Saka discovered the highest nook with a particular strike as England produced one other spectacular win
Zinchenko and Saka can be again on the identical facet when Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday trying to proceed their successful kind.
As properly as serving to to spearhead Arsenal’s title cost, Saka is prone to be within the operating for numerous particular person accolades on the finish of the season.
Asked if he was the perfect participant round for the time being, Zinchenko replied: ‘In the Premier League?
‘I’m not the man who’s going to evaluate however he’s certainly one of them for positive.
‘I hope he’s on this manner for the remainder of the season as a result of he’s such an vital participant for Arsenal as now we have 10 extra finals to go.’
