Fulham’s Josh King makes Jamal Musiala comparison about Arsenal player who is ‘so good’

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Arsenal have been told they have a world-class player similar to Jamal Musiala.

Mikel Arteta’s heavyweights have hit the ground running this season and look on course to push Liverpool for the Premier League title again, topping the table heading into the international break.

A number of their superstars have caught the eye so far, but arguably none more so than Eberechi Eze.

Indeed, the forward has already displayed the qualities that convinced Arsenal to splash out £68million to bring him in from Crystal Palace during the summer.

Fulham youngster Josh King revealed he has been blown away by his performances and sees similarities between his style and that of Musiala.

Eberechi Eze compared to Jamal Musiala

Eze snubbed Tottenham to make a return to his boyhood club, but started slowly over on the left wing.

However, after being shifted into a central area, the 27-year-old has settled in superbly and will look to nail down a starting spot there after Martin Odegaard picked up a knee injury.

King, who is making waves at Fulham in the top-flight, was quizzed by BBC Sport on the players who inspire him most. Unsurprisingly, both Eze and Jamal Musiala were mentioned.

“Eze is one where I watch and think technically on the ball, he’s so clean. He’s so good with it,” said King.

“Players like [Jamal] Musiala as well – he’s someone who I look up to. He can turn and drive forward and score goals and assist. Those two stick out to me. I want to get people off their feet and excite them.”

Musiala and Eze are both renowned for their incredible close control and trickery on the ball, and if King comes close to reaching their level, Fulham may well have a hard time keeping him.

Josh King impressing at Fulham

King joined Fulham’s academy at the age of eight in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks.

He was brought into the first-team set-up by Marco Silva last season and signed a new long-term contract in July, before enjoying an impressive pre-season.

The teenager has started all seven Premier League games this campaign and was deservedly rewarded with a first call-up for England’s U21s.

“Josh is a top talent we have on our hands that we have to keep giving these experiences to,” Silva said in February. “I think he showed his quality, his bravery and the way he can play between the lines.”