Emile Heskey Names Top Premier League Wingers, Overlooks Salah and Saka
Emile Heskey recently shared his views on the top wingers in the Premier League, notably excluding some prominent names. He believes that Manchester City players Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo are the standout wingers this season.
Heskey’s Top Picks for Premier League Wingers
In an interview with Sky Sports News, Heskey emphasized his choices. He ranked Doku as the league’s best winger, followed closely by Semenyo. This decision has stirred conversation among fans, especially given the omission of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
Performance Insights
Despite Salah’s impressive statistics last season, where he scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists, his form this season has declined. Issues arose when he was dropped by his manager, a situation that has reportedly been resolved.
Saka has also faced challenges despite his historic performance as one of the top wingers. Currently, he has scored six goals across all competitions this season while Arsenal holds the top spot in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Jeremy Doku: The Front-Runner
Doku leads Heskey’s list, showcasing a high level of creativity on the field this season. He has recorded nine assists, highlighting his playmaking abilities despite scoring only three goals. His ability to take on defenders is notable, completing 4.8 dribbles per 90 minutes in the league.
Antoine Semenyo’s Impact
Semenyo has made an immediate impact since joining Manchester City in a £65 million transfer from Bournemouth. He has scored three goals and provided one assist in his first four matches, already demonstrating a strong performance this season.
Family Ties to Manchester City
Heskey’s insights are intriguing, particularly as he has a personal connection to Manchester City. His two sons, Reigan and Jaden, are part of the club’s setup. Jaden, aged 20, is on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, while 18-year-old Reigan has made his debut for the first team.
- Jaden Heskey: On loan at Sheffield Wednesday; debuted with City earlier this season.
- Reigan Heskey: A left winger; hopes to learn from Doku and Semenyo.
This unique position offers Heskey a vantage point to analyze the talents of wingers at Manchester City as he supports his sons’ football journeys.
As the Premier League progresses, discussions around the best performers will continue, particularly surrounding Heskey’s controversial picks for the top spots among wingers.
