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Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina had an interesting pick when asked who the best player in the Premier League is
Nigerian star Ola Aina has stirred controversy after revealing who he believes to be the best player in the Premier League at the moment.
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Despite having several Super Eagles teammates in the Premier League currently, Aina went for another star who has been lighting up the Premier League this season as the best in the division.
Aina picks best Premier League player
The Nottingham Forest defender appeared on the Filthy Fellas podcast recently and was asked who, in his opinion, is the best player in the Premier League.
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The Nigerian star paused to gather his thoughts and then said, “He does it every game, every game [it is] Saka.”
Bukayo Saka, who also has Nigerian roots, but represents England at the international level has been exceptional for Arsenal this season, netting five goals and providing 10 assists in only 16 Premier League matches before his unfortunate injury.Buka
The Gunners’ talisman’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed to even his peers, with Aina one of many who consider Saka the cream of the crop in the Premier League.
Aina picks Saka over Salah, Iwobi
While many would agree with Aina on Saka’s supremacy, others would question his choice in the face of Mohamed Salah’s incredible form in the Premier League.
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Aina addressed this saying, “Mo Salah? Yeah he’s up there, but bro…” affirming Saka as his first choice despite the Liverpool icon’s current form.
Salah has plundered an incredible 15 goals and 11 assists in 16 Premier League matches this season, but his performances have not been enough to place him above Saka in Aina’s ranking.
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As Nigerian players in the Premier League go, Aina himself has been one of the most impressive players, helping Nottingham Forest enter uncharted territory, but Fulham’s Alex Iwobi also has a shout as the most in form Super Eagles star in the competition at the moment.
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