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February 25, 2024

Bukayo Saka offered a blunt two-word response when asked if he was ‘world-class’

Bukayo Saka responded with pure grace after being called ‘world-class’ following Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Newcastle. 

The England international been the centre of debate in the last week after former Man United star Rio Ferdinand claimed the Arsenal winger is ‘not world-class’. 

However, the Gunners forward responded in perfect fashion as he found the back of the net with a scintillating strike during their demolition of Newcastle.  

During the post-match interview alongside Kai Havertz, TNT Sports presenter Jules Breach said: ‘That finish, some would call it world class’

The winger laughed and simply replied, ‘No comment’, before adding that he was happy with the win and team’s performance.  

🗣️ “That finish… some would call it world-class…”

🤐 “No comment!”

Goalscorers Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz give their immediate thoughts after Arsenal’s win over Newcastle…

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The Arsenal winger scored the third goal during their 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday

Recently, Rio Ferdinand insisted that Arsenal star Saka is not a ‘world-class’ talent 

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It comes just a few weeks after Saka became the youngest player in more than 40 years to reach 50 goals for Arsenal – taking his total goal contributions to 100 exactly.

England legend Rio Ferdinand said the opposite, insisting that Saka is ‘not world-class’.

Despite many piling on the praise for the young winger, Ferdinand remains unconvinced on the England starlet’s ‘world-class’ status. 

Speaking on Vibe with FIVE, Ferdinand said: ‘Not yet. Listen, I think Saka’s been unreal. I actually think he needs a bit of a rest, so many games for a young kid.

‘But I think, it’s almost like what is world-class? He hasn’t done it in the Champions League, has he? I’m talking in the nitty-gritty stages,’ he said.

‘Saka’s top, don’t get me wrong. He’s not world-class yet.

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