Didnt achieve anything; Haaland robbed- Fans mock Arsenals Bukayo Saka after he wins PFA
Bukayo Saka has prevented Erling Haaland from achieving a double victory at the PFA awards by securing the Young Player of the Year title. The ceremony held in Manchester acknowledged Saka’s exceptional 2022/23 season with Arsenal, where he played a crucial role in their surprising Premier League title challenge.
Saka’s impressive performance included 15 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. It contributed to Arsenal’s strong title run against Manchester City. His efforts earned him a significant contract extension, making him the highest-paid player at Emirates Stadium. Fans on social media found the result unfair, while many also said that Saka deserved recognition after his performances.
Facing intense competition, including Erling Haaland, Saka emerged as the Young Player of the Year award winner. He played a crucial role in Arsenal’s standout campaign, leading the Premier League race for a significant part of the season. The lineup showcased Manchester City players like Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland. Arsenal also had a strong representation, with Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, and Saka leaving their mark.
Notably, the only individuals outside of City and Arsenal in the lineup were former Tottenham standout Harry Kane and Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier. Although the PFA Premier League Team of the Year predominantly featured Manchester City players, it acknowledged Saka’s contributions to Arsenal’s success. It recognized a talented group of players beyond the two clubs.
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Twitter reacts to Bukayo Saka winning YPOTY over Erling Haaland
Many fans on Twitter reacted to Arseal’s Bukayo Saka edging Mancity’s Erling Haaland to become the Young Player of the Year award. While Haaland’s record-breaking performances should have confirmed his chances to win both awards, for the FA, it wasn’t enough, as per fans. Many fans congratulated the English forward. Many also made it appear that he had won the trophy in sympathy for his club’s failure to win the League. Here are some reactions:
Never seen such a rigged award before
Saka didn’t achieve anything other than leading Arsenal to bottle the league
Haaland or Foden should have won
— Naija Microphone (@naijamicrophone) August 29, 2023Disgraceful English pr Haaland robbed
— wnso 🛡️🇺🇸 (@Salah23552134) August 29, 2023UNDESERVED
Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden>>>>
— Dannielle😫😫 (@danny_idy) August 29, 2023He deserve it. Arsenal is just ruining him by not winning trophies for him
— AKIN (@Akinjoshua2017) August 29, 2023What is this boy good at? Haaland was robbed.
— MUSBEY. (@zaMusbeyNe_) August 29, 2023The awards drew a lot of reactions on social media. It is fair to say the awards amassed surplus coverage. Haaland was the favorite for a clean sweep at the ceremony.
However, being a part of the awards voted for by fellow players shows how they felt about Saka. As Arsenal has already got one over Mancity by winning the Community Shield, seeing how the new season unfolds as City looks to regain its throne will be exciting.
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