Chukwueze vs Saka: Fans drag Arsenal star after Super Eagles forward's City double

The Premier League’s dramatic nine-goal thriller between Manchester City and Fulham has sparked a viral debate, dragging Arsenal star Bukayo Saka into the spotlight alongside Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze. 

Fans are left asking one burning question: “How do you explain it?”

While Erling Haaland made history as the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, it was Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze who nearly stole the show with a remarkable Fulham comeback in the 5-4 defeat. 

Their electrifying performances also sent a clear message to Mali’s national team coach Eric Chelle, who included both players in his preliminary squad for AFCON 2025.

Manchester City seemed unstoppable early on, racing to a 5-1 lead courtesy of Haaland, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden, and a Sander Berge own goal. But the game changed entirely when Chukwueze entered from the bench. 

His quicksilver pace and sharp instincts ignited Fulham's revival, with compatriot Alex Iwobi opening the scoring for the comeback. Chukwueze then capitalised on a Bernardo Silva error to net his first goal for Fulham, before adding a second with a powerful low strike, bringing the score to an intense 5-4.

The spirited effort thrilled fans and reopened debates comparing Chukwueze’s impact to Premier League star Bukayo Saka. Social media buzzed with fans dragging Saka into the conversation:

One fan questioned, “How do you explain that Chukwueze, with just one start and six appearances, has five goal contributions (2 goals, 3 assists) this season, while Saka with 10 starts has only four (3 goals, 1 assist)?”

Another pointed out, “Saka is closer to Martinelli than to Cole Palmer—let that sink in.” Some demanded, “Just need Chukwueze to score a hat-trick, and I’ve got something to say to Saka.”

Others highlighted Chukwueze’s transformation: “Playing like someone with a tied leg for the national team, now playing like a beast at club level.”

Another fan listed stats to emphasise Chukwueze’s influence, “Delap 0 G/A, Palmer 1 G/A, Estevao 2 G/A, Gittens 1 G/A, and Chukwueze 5 G/A—so, one game from Chukwueze is more than those four combined.”

As Pep Guardiola’s City held on to their win, the conversation around Chukwueze’s rising star continues to heat up, putting pressure on players like Saka to respond.