Jarrod Bowen says Arsenal have a 'phenomenal' talent in their ranks

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been described by West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen as “phenomenal”.

The Hammers forward said his Gunners counterpart was one of the players he looks up to the most.

Saka has enjoyed another sensational season for Arsenal, helping the Gunners challenge for the title.

The 21-year-old has registered 13 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League, plus a goal in the Europa League.

Saka’s overall tally at Arsenal reads 176 senior appearances, 37 goals and 40 assists.

Meanwhile, Bowen was speaking ahead of his side’s Europa Conference League semi-final first leg against AZ.

The Hammers ace named Saka and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the players he looked at for inspiration.

“Salah, I saw the other day he’s scored 30 goals and people say he’s having a bad season,” the Evening Standard quoted Bowen as saying.

“So for the numbers he produces consistently since he came to the Premier League.

“Bukayo at Arsenal as well. I had the honour to play with him at England and saw how good he was.

“This season he’s been phenomenal.

“So those two are the ones for me with the numbers they produce and the quality they play at.”

Our view

It’s great to see Bowen praise Saka – as well as Salah – showing game recognises game.

Salah has etched his name in Liverpool and Premier League folklore for his heroics in the famous red shirt.

If Saka continues on his current trajectory, there’s no doubt he’ll become an Arsenal and Premier League (and England) legend.

It’s baffling to remember he’s still only 21, considering the numbers he has achieved so far.

It’ll be exciting to see what the coming years have in store for/from Saka and Arsenal.