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Saka ranks levels with Ronaldo after reaching 50 Premier League goals

Bukayo Saka now sits on the same level as Man United and Premier League legend Cristiano Ronaldo after his top-level finish against Liverpool.

The youngest Arsenal player to score 50 Premier League goals and the 7th youngest overall, where does Bakayo Saka rank among the league greats?

Saka scored for Arsenal in Liverpool draw.

Saka gave the Gunners an early lead, but the visitor’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, equalized before Mikel Merino restored the home side’s lead.

As the host was desperate for three points, Mohamed Salah made it 2-2 late and secured a hard-fought point for Liverpool.

Saka breaks Henry’s record and sits in the same list with Ronaldo and more EPL greats

Despite the unsettling draw, the English winger was happy to break one of his idol Thierry Henry’s many records. Saka, doubtful about the crucial game due to injury, became the youngest player to score 50 Premier League goals for Arsenal.

Saka’s performance was exceptional. The English winger needed only nine minutes to score in the Premier League’s anticipated clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.

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Even though the London side could not protect the lead twice, as Virgil van Dijk equalized and Mohamed Salah scored late in the game to cancel out Mikel Merino’s goal, Saka can still be proud of his monumental achievement.

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Here is the list of the league legends who scored 50 goals with Saka sitting 7th youngest overall.

Youngest to score 50 Premier League goals including Saka and Ronaldo

1. Robbie Fowler – 20y 252d
2. Michael Owen – 20y 256d
3. Wayne Rooney – 21y 46d
4. Romelu Lukaky – 22y 192d
5. Cristiano Ronaldo – 22y 341d
6. Harry Kane – 23y 44d
7. Bukayo Saka – 23y 52d

Sitting in front of Saka is Tottenham’s former rival, Harry Kane, who scored 50 goals in 8 games less than the Arsenal ace.

The one and only Robbie Fowler firmly sits atop with four games fewer than Liverpool great Owen. Meanwhile, Ronaldo ranks 5th at 22 years and 341 days when he reached the 50th-goal goal.