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3 standout players from Europa League win against PSV

By Krish Ajmani

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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2. Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka impressed yet again. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka impressed yet again. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /

Bukayo Saka’s excellent run of form continued on Thursday.

Such has been Arsenal’s success this season that fans have begun to question the performances of the likes of Saka. How dreary. For a player who has been criticised as getting off to a slow start, both his tangible and intangible contributions have been crucial to the strong start to the season.

The fear he puts into defenders is visible. His dribbling and his underrated strength are invaluable to getting Arsenal up the pitch. Add to that his ability to cut inside and combine/shoot or work his way to the byline and you have a world-class winger.

Saka was constantly getting on the ball and attacking PSV’s left-back, scarcely giving him a second to breathe. His efficiency in front of goal can certainly be improved but this is a minor footnote in an otherwise impressive and incredibly well-rounded package.

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