Bukayo Saka leading Lamine Yamal and former Arsenal transfer target in stunning 2024/25 statistic
Arsenal overcame Leicester City in dramatic late scenes at the Emirates on match day seven of the Premier League season.
It was another drama-filled fixture for Mikel Arteta’s side, who despite leading 2-0 at the interval, allowed Leicester to find a way into the game.
The Gunners left it late to respond to the Foxes’ two goals early in the second half, with Wilfred Ndidi scoring an own goal in stoppage time to hand Arsenal three points.
Kai Havertz then scored in the 99th minute to see the scoreline end at 4-2, with plenty of talking points coming from the fixture.
Bukayo Saka the best in Europe in one impressive statistic
In what was a game of complete attacking domination from Arsenal, plenty of Arteta’s player’s impressed against the Foxes.
One of which was Bukayo Saka, who was truly instrumental on the right flank, providing a consistent threat to those around him.
Though Saka was cruelly denied a record-breaking assist, the Englishman can take many positives from his display, with the Arsenal star now leading the way in Europe’s top five leagues when it comes to one outstanding statistic.
Having created a wave of chances against Leicester, Saka made himself comfortable at the top of the charts in Europe for most big chances created this season.
The 23-year-old leads both Euro 2024 sensation Lamine Yamal and rumoured Arsenal target Raphinha in the statistic, having created nine big chances so far in the Premier League.
Saka is evolving year upon year in North London, with this season being no different, having already contributed to six league goals, scoring one and assisting five.
Saka was on fire against Leicester City
Despite not finding himself on the scoresheet since the opening day victory against Wolves, Saka has been involved in goals every week for the Gunners.
The winger was agonisingly close to breaking Thierry Henry’s record of assisting in the opening five consecutive Premier League games, telling of his importance to Arteta’s attack.
| Bukayo Saka performance in numbers vs Leicester City |
| 102 touches |
| 93% passing accuracy |
| 8 key passes |
| 6 crosses completed |
| 8 successful dribbles |
| 12 duels won |
| 4 big chances created |
Against Leicester, Saka walked away without a goal contribution however, the majority of Arsenal’s threat came as a result of the England international’s brilliance.
The numbers only reinforce such, with the Hale End graduate recording a mammoth eight key passes amongst a list of phenomenal numbers.
It’s no surprise that Saka is kicking it at the top in Europe alongside some of the best creators in the continent, with Arsenal reminded every match day how fortunate they are to have the 23-year-old in their ranks.
