Guys I was being sarcastic at 3:00 😂 regarding the response to the first leg. Call back to the first line Granted it’s a bit subtle 😂

i think another factor is the immense arsenal hate worldwide. People are not used to arsenal having world class players and are still in denial.

"Bro is just walking backward" i spilled on myself, caught off guard on that one 😂😂😂

The problem for saka is that's his best attribute is his brain. Hes super consitent but most of his goals are simple goals. Thats because he does the optimal strategy consistently. His humbleness also makes him take the best aspects from other players games ie mbappe near post shot. Pace isn't that crucial anymore because of all the deep blocks you play against when you have the control arteta wants

I think part of it is that he just such a nice guy. Nearly all the Arsenal and England squads say the same. When you look at Haaland, Ronaldo, Henry and others they all exuded a certain edge or ‘arrogance’ that projected a bit of the ‘I’m special’ aura. Saka just doesn’t have that. He just quietly goes about his work, thanks his God and gets on with everyone. I think many peoples perception of him is influenced by that. The numbers speak for themselves but he is just a ‘nice kid’, not a superstar in the making in many people’s eyes.

Bukayo Saka is a monster at such a young age he offers so much for us

Goals in big games and team success changes people's perceptions. Consistency throughout the season is only for the Arsenal fans to see. If you are a Gooner then you already know what Saka is

I dont know how to explain this, But for me a world class, attacking player has that “Micheal Jordon-esque” attitude/mentality. I see this with Henry. That mindset “give me the ball, outta my way. Im bringing this home”.

As you said. I watch arsenal week in week out, and what Saka does is absolutely phenomenal. Rival fans wait for one game where he has not produced a goal and assist, and are quick to diminish him. He keeps getting better what a monster we have on our hands. At this rate if arsenal do end up winning big silverware, then he will definitely be in the debate for balon d'or. Buyako Saka.

Love Saka and I think his humility is an amazing attribute. Whether most people think he's world class or not, his positive impact on a lot of people is incredible.

If, as a player, you've started a weeks long debate about your skill measuring up to some arbitrary, subjective, increasingly meaningless term - you're clearly doing something right.

2:20 The key to conparisons like that is that they were the same ages in those seasons. To non-Arsenal fans - we're not saying he is going to have a career on that level, but based on the performance Saka has had at such a young age it suggests he is likely to have an elite career BECAUSE the vast majority of players who have been so good between ages 19 and 22 have had elite careers.

Lmao @ the 'Brandon Williams debate' line 💀💀💀

2:59 Erm, it's a game of two legs?

In my opinion, 2 things. The movie theory(don't know if this is right) with Saka ala Saliba. Where we saw how he struggled to get into the team and the controversy over how he was ready but not used by MA. Saka is perceived by the outside to not have gone through any of that and somehow had an easy way into the team. My 2nd opinion would be how he has fashioned his game on efficiency. How he has always made the right decision every time. The way he plays is not flashy and I think that adds to that image that he has.

World class means you’re in the top 3 in the world in your position and you walk into every Starting XI in the world, even if the 1 or 2 world class player better are in the team, they’re so good that you play them in a different role because their ability and contribution is undeniable and invaluable

And remember Saka started as a defender! What if he got into the first team as a winger?

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What a brilliant analysis 😮‍💨

Brilliant as usual

This video triggered a thought in me. When you mentioned how Ferguson's tacticts allowed Rondaldo to thrive in a way differently to Saka in Mikel's system, it made me think about Diego Simione potentially being so ahead of his time, hence the longevity of his stint at Atletico. Am I onto something or chatting bollocks? Football has just become way more defensive, tactical, and therfore less entertaining now, and if you don't conform to the rigidity of that playstyle you're unlikely to go far. It's hard to think of many maverick teams who play a domineering attacking playstyle in the prem I still love it but I kind of miss the excitement of 2000s/2010 premier leage. To me that is vintage barclays. Maybe I'm just having a weird nostalgia trip lmao idk I'm super stoned.

Almost drop kicked my tv yesterday

Brilliant point about Saka's linear development compared to the classic backstory of overcoming major injuries, struggles, etc. - love your original insights, man. Not heard that anywhere else. Also appreciate the meticulous presentation of stats. Keep up the ingenious analysis 👏👏👏

I always love your content. Thank you

How did we exit the competition, we have the second leg!

Saka has become a modern day Andrew Cole. Does what he's paid to do consistently at an elite level but spends his career seriously underrated.

We should remember saka started his career as a left back and then after afew seasons moved to the wings...to be compared to Ronaldo at that age says alot ...the boys is world class

I was waiting for your video all day to calm me down

People haven't got used to the idea of Arsenal being good again. If a big trophy is won this year, that changes.

The difference is ronaldo spent his first few seasons with scholes and giggs in the midfield, while saka had guendouzi and elneny. Saka's stats are just amazing when you consider who else he's had in the team

Unrelated ,but i think we are loosing/ drawing the arsenal game on sunday ,if we win great!,ace! But if we dont pls ,pls i beg every arsenal fan that is seeing this ,lets not go online pointing fingers at our players i think they are in such a delicate point in the season ,they need our support ,thats why we are fans ,lets stop all this toxic nonsense we keep doing

I think the perception of how good he is (like the perception of many of our players) will change when we win a Premier League or a Champions League. Even if they don't improve all that much, as soon as we win the big trophies suddenly they will go from great players to world class players in the eyes of the outside world

Saka up untill now has proven to fold under real pressure. World Class players thrive under it. He has already missed two massive penalties for both club and country 1 for England v Italy and 1 for Arsenal v West Ham in the run in for the title, almost to prove that the England miss wasn't a one off deal. He is good, just not World Class yet. I agree with Rio, if and when he starts stepping up in moments like the ones mentioned above then he will be. Coming from an Arsenal fan, I think half of the problem is that he buy's into his own "starboy" hype that we've all created.

Glad you ate humble pie,and admitted you were wrong;much respect 🙏 to you Sir #numerounodiehardgunnersgal. ARSENAL IN MY DNA!

Great video mate...

One of the last points, his play style and Arteta’s play style, has been something I’ve banged on about for a while. Is Saka good? Yes. Is he excellent? Yes. Is he world class? Maybe, or probably. He gets to display certain skillsets that a footballer possesses. He chooses, as adherence to instructions, to not do or try certain things. This results in a system-driven output (where brilliance and ability shine through in the key moments) that people might not relate to. But, still, the output is world class. My only holdup is that he won’t see the other, maybe more expressive, side of the game enough to develop into a player that can fit into any system and be effective in any system (at a world class level). We (footballing world, pundits, etc) shouldn’t doubt his ability at all. We shouldn’t doubt the output. But I think the truth is that he is spicy sometimes; that he is a dog sometimes; that he puts everything on display sometimes. And, in the end, is that a bad thing?

I do wonder why there has to be so much debate over whether Bukayo Saka is world class or not. He is 22 yrs old, everyone needs to calm it down and just enjoy watching him .

It's pure bias, they watch, they know how good he is, they just aren't willing to admit it.

Hey what do you think of playing saka as central striker as we need goals in the team right now

One word for this analysis : Brilliant !

Finally someone explained it in the best way possible

"Why is he the second best player after Kane" no he's not. He's the single carrier of the whole England's team: just watch the play-offs and how every moment is created by Saka and not anyone else.

"bro's just walking backwards" lmfao

Until you win big trophies rival fans wont consider you world class. Otherwise you have be consistant for several years to become undeniable, like Kane. Legendary players do both.

I should add one more cm as in regular center midfielder ie. Xavi or prime pirlo

As an arsenal fan and saka supporter I will say this one thing it's going to be when arsenal wins something tangible that other teams will givee us our respect but until then all we can do is preach for the time to come

If we win either the Prem or Champions League this season everyone's perception will change!

World Class - a player good enough to get into any squad around the world

2 years in a row 28+ g&a thats world class.

The moonwalking analogy is so true

Maybe I'm a biased arsenal fan (as are many of us here) but that lad is made of gold as far as I'm concerned. The fact teams have to foul him or place 2-3 men on him tells you how dangerous he is. Also, in a team where we have had many potential talents taken away from us by injury, it's nice to get a world class player who is resilient.

I would put world-class in a top 8-10 of each position, in 3 consecutive year period. For top 4-5 in 4 consecutive year, I would categorize them as generational talent. Since I define a generation as 12 year period. 4/12 is generational, 6 or more out of 12 are iconic players. Given that they have to win multiple major trophies in this time period.

I think one of the biggest catalysts is he missed the penalty in the final. He's associated by fans from foreign countries as the man that bottled it for England and I think a lot of rivals especially online hate him for it like they hate Rashford and Sancho. We know how good he is and that's whats important. You can't have 28 goal involvements in February and not be world class

Personally - I reckon we just say - he’s a great player and I’m glad is on our team. Generally my hunch is players start getting talked about with more respect once they start winning trophies. Like the gunners this season going under the radar, I don’t think it hurts to be an underdog and quietly/humbly go about your business.

I like Saka. He's under so much pressure for his tender years. I believe He will be world class at some point. If Arteta could manage better especially with rotation, it would help Saka a lot going forward.

He's literally above CR7, Salah & KDB were at the same age- there's no argument against that as it's an easy fact. Only question is whether he can keep improving, which, with his natural workrate and humble attitude, you would have to say it's likely.

I dont even know if Saka is "World Class", but more G+A than Ronaldo over 210 professional games is some stat. And its hard to understate how unusual Saka's linear development is. He is not as explosive as Salah, but his consistency and reliability is also highly unusual.

Obsession with saka and world class is crazy...he needs to be consistent though but i think he will be good

Me and my Dad both agree that Saka to Arsenal is what Salah is to Liverpool he is so so important to us if he doesnt work we dont work

Alex, great job at questioning your own opinion! Bravo 👏

He's back in the spotlight again. 'Is he world class?' 'Saka vs Foden' etc. People have been downplaying his ability for too long. This is his coming of age. I saw exactly what you saw with that celebration. To me, it was confident but not cocky. Like, a big shoutout to all those who called him predictable saying he only cuts in on his left and shoots. The only thing predictable is him bagging, assisting or otherwise killing it 1v1 on his side.

There are some players who in their performances show world class ability, but take years to develop the output (goals n assists). There are other players who immediately have the output but need to develop other parts of their game, Saka is in the second category for me, he has always had output, and is so consistent, but lacks an Xfactor, a Flair about his game that makes him stand out. But tbh most players these days have the flair coached out of them so it's not really surprising. He does the most important things in the game consistantly, which I guess can be considered world class

For me the term World class was completely changed by the Messi and CR7 Era, and the numbers they produced year in, year out. For me 30 goals contribution a season isn't world class, I can understand the argument of saka is not a striker. But for me world class players have a team built for them, and we saw a trend of wide forwards being the main goals source for many team in recent years and arsenal are that team at the moment with they're wingers being their superstars. Therefore for me to say Saka is a world class player he needs to be hitting the Mbappe level of goal scoring. 30+ goals plus assists per season. And Be the main man for England.

Just bought Saka shirt after watching this

Brother also said this is the year we will win the champions league

Quedtion here. Would any doubter consider Saliba a world class player? I bet you he is. Another question: Will Saka walk into any of the buggest clubs in europe? Hell Yes I guess these questions should help in making a judgement. Saka is a top top player, and I consider him a world class player. He is the tip player on a world class team. How do you explain that away?

"world-class" is bandied around like a joke these days... name me a single player today, close to doing what Kaka did for near a decade. Name me today's Ronaldinho, Maldini, Batistuta, Del Piero, Desailly, Terry, Adams, Ljungberg, Henry, Peres, Zidane, Gerrard, Nedved ( I can do this all day folks) and there was no xG or records for goals back then, it was the eye test and consistency. Moments of magic on a consistent basis and opposition teams making sure THAT player doesn't perform... I haven't even named Messi, the 2 Ronaldos, Eto'o, Raúl or Hazard... Saka is average, like most of today's players. That's why City are the best. They have all of the top talent, with the best manager. Everybody else is trying to keep pace

There are some people who think at 18 a player is a finished product and will never improve.

Why does everyone forget about the second leg? 😅

I knew "Evil Saka" was a thing😂

It's ridiculous how people think that you have to be arrogant or mean to be good. You can't be serious.

Hat him love him but can’t deny that boy does numbers and we all know numbers don’t lie

Trophies definitely helps sway opinions.

Technically top like 5-10 in their position are world class but the top guy is usually way better then the rest like of there was a list type shit but there is most definitely more so called world class players then 3 In each position

Why are we the only fan base who are desperate to prove to rivals we have a world class talent? who cares? If he's world class it will become evident soon enough. Let's just enjoy him for what he is and what will be will be #COYG

Tell us did we win on field tilt against porto? 🙄

I'd probably go 3 years rather than 2 but decent definition

Can’t wait for “I was WRONG about Fabio”

My standard of world class player is consistency for 3 years on every level

My definition is top 5 in their position. so in theory there can be 5x11(55) world class players in the world.

well according to transfer markt he is worth 120 mio which puts him in 5th place. at least someone values him

I think it's because Saka lacks flair, and it's an exceptional dribbler. If Saka had the dribbling skills of Doku, or Mitoma, he would be considered World Class by all.

Arsenal exiting the champions league on Wednesday night? Mate there’s another leg to play

Saka is not yet a world class player despite him being so talented he has to do a lot and he has to be so consistent and above all he has to score more goals like the way Ronaldo did

imo world class means you play for your country. be it, the top 1 position of an entire country. I think top 3 in the world I would rather call ''one of the best in the world''

Bros just walking backwards 😂😂

It’s just like how the media and pundits talk about how world class jack grealish is but Saka isn’t?? Don’t forget Saka played at LB for a time period so goals and assists could of been even better if he actually stayed at RW

Saka is a baller 🔥 🔥

One day teams will fear saka like they did Alexis

People wanna see goalazzos and fit wingers to have that attitude to match. The young man is SO fundamentally sound and a truly nice guy, so people subconsciously dock him for it. Mean killers are more eye-catching

Did you say they exited the competition? Lol

I get bored with this sort conversation. For me it's Saka's or any other players value to arsenal/our team. The "WC" debate and "go compare" conversation, isn't that important. How important is the player to your club, should be the question...🤷‍♂ if a player is truly WC it will take care of itself, as it always has done...

i rather keep the "yeah, he's not world class Florentino Pérez, stay away from him" discourse.

Minute 3:00 Despite Arsenal EXITING the CL?🤔🤔🤔

Stop doubting him

It’s more of an eye test bias that dosent favour Saka, but the numbers don’t lie, I don’t personally think we can attribute this all to “Arsenal hate”. I think generally when players are world class they capture a level of respect amongst all fans.

Actually and unfortunately… the reality is…as a striker it’s the numbers and in Saka’s position it’s the type of goals. Lower numbers and ‘worldy’ type of goals and people would say world class. Simple.

I agree with what was said but a lot of England fans particularly don't like him. And it's naive to assume that's not at least a little based on race. The comparisons to Foden prove it. Foden plays in the best side in the world, surrounded by agreed-upon World Class talent everywhere (Haaland, De Bruyne, Rodri) and hasn't matched Saka's numbers. If his name was Brent Smith, he'd be more liked by non-Arsenal English fans.

He is world class. He bettered Ronaldo 7's 210 record nuff said end of Source - Sky Sports News

Saka does the basics extremely well, near perfect. But world class has always come down to “moments”. I remember more Peter Crouch moments than Saka tbh…then again, the boys 22 and I personally believe he’ll become world class given where he is rn