Bukayo Saka was compared to football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after his stellar performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton. Jurrien Timber seemed to hint at this by calling Saka the ‘greatest of all time’ through a cryptic Instagram comment featuring the ‘goat’ emoji, commonly used to symbolize the ‘greatest of all time.’
Saka played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s win, contributing to all three goals. He assisted both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli, before sealing the game himself with a late strike past Aaron Ramsdale. The Instagram post celebrating the victory saw Timber’s comment receive the most attention, showing the admiration for Saka’s display.
Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Saka’s leadership and game-changing abilities. Arteta highlighted that Saka has earned his influential role within the team and has the ability to make key moments happen, which is essential for success at the highest level. He noted that Saka’s consistency in performing across all types of matches is what sets him apart as an elite player.
Arteta also pointed out Saka’s remarkable statistics for his age, calling them “unbelievable,” further cementing the young star’s growing status in world football.
