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3 reasons why Bukayo Saka is the best RW in the world

ByAdam Keys|
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
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2. Technical security

Jack Grealish has been praised all season for the technical security he provides City, meaning his team can control games and suffocate teams in the final third.

This security and control is the reason given for overlooking Grealish’s less-than-impressive goals and assists numbers, but the truth is Saka gives Arsenal and England exactly the same.

At Arsenal, Saka receives the ball deep and is involved in every area of the build-up down the right-hand side, with his intelligence allowing the team to consistently adapt to retain possession and avoid him being kicked off the park.

With this, we’ve seen Saka make that run inside his full-back to receive from Ben White, before popping it to Martin Odegaard and working his way into the box. With England, he’s playing as a stretcher; a completely different role. And, guess what? He’s still thriving.

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