Bukayo Saka has moved to the top of the Premier League Power Rankings after his goal was the difference between Arsenal and Leeds United at the weekend.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Last week, Bukayo Saka sat in second place in the Premier League Power Rankings, just below Erling Haaland.

After the Manchester City man drew a blank against Liverpool at Anfield as Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table to four points, Saka’s smasher past Illan Meslier, moved him up to top spot.

Premier League Power Rankings Top 10

  • Mo Salah (new entry)
  • Ivan Toney (new entry)
  • Joao Cancelo (down 5)
  • Phil Foden (down 1)
  • Mason Mount (new entry)
  • Gabriel Martinelli (down 1)
  • Virgil van Dijk (new entry)
  • Harry Kane (diving his way up 4 places)
  • Erling Haaland (down 1)
  • Bukayo Saka (up 1)

Speaking about Saka on the BBC’s Match of the Day, former Gunner, Martin Keown said, “Saka is just fantastic.

“This kid is the most-creative player that has been at Arsenal since Arteta came in.

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“This finish, I’ve seen him sky a few of these so he has certainly been practicing it, a top-level finish. It was the difference.”

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