Rio Ferdinand Applauds Bukayo Saka as Arsenal Star Joins Elite Premier League Club

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has extended congratulations to Bukayo Saka following the Arsenal winger’s inclusion in an exclusive group of Premier League players with 50 goals and assists each since November 2018.

Saka reached this milestone during Arsenal’s recent 6-0 triumph over Sheffield United in the Premier League. His contribution came when his cross led to Jayden Bogle’s own goal in the 13th minute, putting Arsenal ahead 2-0.

Later in the game, Saka provided an assist for Declan Rice’s goal in the 39th minute, further solidifying Arsenal’s lead to 5-0.

After the match, a tweet from @footballonTNT on X highlighted that Saka had achieved 50 assists for Arsenal across various competitions. This statistic also recognized Saka as the sixth Premier League player to achieve at least 50 goals and assists each since November 2018.

This accomplishment places Bukayo Saka in the esteemed company of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min.

In response to the tweet, Ferdinand commended Saka, referring to him as a “50/50 Star Boy doing Star Boy things!”.

With his latest achievements, Saka’s career tally now stands at 54 goals and 50 assists in 214 matches for Arsenal.