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Saka with a calm celebration after putting up an impressive performance in yesterday's game against Southampton
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's standout player, began his journey at the club as a teenager and is now breaking records. With Martin Odegaard injured, Saka has stepped in as captain on several occasions. In Yesterday's match against Southampton, he provided two assists and scored a goal, setting a Premier League record for assists in the first seven games of the season. The record, for the most assists in a season is held by Premier League legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, which highlights the magnitude of what he seeks to achieve.
Does Bukayo Saka Have The Potential to Reach 21 Assists and Set a New Record?
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It's hard to argue that Bukayo Saka cannot surpass that benchmark this season. Since becoming a key player under Mikel Arteta, his goals and assists have steadily increased, especially over the past three seasons.
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Bukayo Saka's Goal and Assist Stats in the last 3 seasons
| Season | Goal | Assist | Total |
| 2023/2024 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 2022/2023 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 2021/2022 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
This statistic highlights his consistency and overall growth each season. What further strengthens his chances of achieving this is his constant availability. Bukayo Saka has an excellent injury record, allowing him to make over 100 Premier League appearances in just three seasons one of the keys to being able to break records is the opportunity of playing constantly.
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Bukayo Saka's Premier League Appearances in the last 3 seasons
| Seasons | Matches Played |
| 2023/2024 | 35 |
| 2022/2023 | 37 |
| 2021/2022 | 36 |
| Total | 108 |
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Out of a possible 114 matches, the young English star has missed only 6 games an impressive feat for a 23-year-old who has already gotten so many minutes. With 31 games left in the Premier League if Arsenal maintain their strong form, and with Saka playing a crucial role in the attack, reaching this milestone is highly achievable.