Date: 29th September 2022 at 10:00am
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Former England goalkeeper David James has advised winger Bukayo Saka to leave Arsenal for Manchester City.

THE LOWDOWN: KEY MAN SAKA

Arsenal are on a cinderella run in the Premier League this season. A series of excellent performances have shot them to the top of the log at the expense of Manchester City and Spurs.

The Gunners have won six of the seven games played in the league this season – a 3-1 loss to Manchester United is the only blemish so far. One player who has distinguished himself for the Gunners has been Saka. He has been Arsenal’s best player in the past two seasons and has started the season a high too. His return of four assists and one goal is a testament to the fact that its being a superb season for the winger.

The former Academy graduate, who is currently in talks with Arsenal over a new contract, has attracted the attention of several top clubs, and a Premier League great has advised him to leave the Emirates in the summer.

THE LATEST: PUNDIT’S ADVISE

Bukayo Saka has been advised to leave Arsenal and join Manchester City by former England and Liverpool goalkeeper David James.

“I do like what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal and Bukayo Saka is a big part of that,” James told GGRecon.

“I can, however, understand why players want to move. Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you’ve been at a club for a while, and even when things change, you still feel that you need a change yourself.”

“If there’s a chance of Saka moving to Manchester City, then he’d be joining the best team in England over recent years. Arsenal are currently the best team in England as we speak, purely from their league position, but more than likely Manchester City are going to challenge them for that position.

“The question is, would Saka be given enough game time at Manchester City? It’s almost guaranteed rotation when you’re fit because that’s what Pep Guardiola does. Anyone who goes to Manchester City knows they’re not going there to play every game. What’s best for Bukayo? Well, if you want to be part of a revolution in a sense, then you should stay at Arsenal as they’re building something and they’ve not won the league for 18 years.”

“You’re part of a revolution if you can get Arsenal to compete for the Premier League title, but if you want trophies instantly, then you’re almost guaranteed it if you go to Manchester City.”

THE VERDICT: SAKA MUST STAY

At Arsenal, Saka could complete the history he has started writing. He has won only the FA Cup with the Gunners and the recent achievement of the club tends towards the positive curve, meaning they could land another silverware this season and also reach the Champions League for next season. He is still young and has plenty of years ahead of him.

One of the few things that could interest the 21-year-old is the club’s current form, and Edu with the rest of the team should be able to reach a conclusion with that. That being said, Arsenal need to act fast and get the renewal deal over the line.

 

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