Piers Morgan names Oleksandr Zinchenko as his ‘Player of the Season’

Piers Morgan has named Arsenal’s unlikely hero Oleksandr Zinchenko his Premier League Player of the Season.

The Ukrainian, considered surplus to Man City’s requirements, has enjoyed a fantastic season with the Gunners, playing a significant role in helping them open up a five-point lead at the top of the table.

It was Zinchenko’s fantastic assist for Bukayo Saka, who helped subdue a stubborn Everton side on Wednesday before they cruised to a 4-0 victory.

Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan has hailed the impact Zinchenko has made since joining the club last summer.

He said talk SPORT: “For me, potentially along with Saka and (Martin) Odegaard, the player of the season for us and maybe the Premier League has been Zinchenko.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has made quite an impact since joining Arsenal from Man City last summer.

Arsenal fan Piers Morgan believes Zinchenko has been Player of the Season

Pep Guardiola said that he was above the requirements. Last night’s heat map of him is absolutely insane. That guy was supposed to be a left back and he was absolutely everywhere.

He came in full time on Wednesday night, no player having made more key passes than Zinchenko (two). Nobody had more touches than the Ukrainian: his tally of 110 was more than double that of any Everton player.

Only William Saliba (108) made more passes than Zinchenko (95) and, with Arsenal enjoying nearly three-quarters of possession, the 26-year-old spent most of his time in midfield, controlling the ball. game and directing the attack of Arsenal.

The 26-year-old was part of four title-winning teams at Man City, who were prepared to let him and Gabriel Jesus leave to join Arsenal.

Both sales could potentially backfire on the reigning champions, with Jesus and Zinchenko playing a big part in Arsenal’s success this season.

Zinchenko struggled with knee and calf injuries at the start of the campaign, but has been ever-present when available, making 22 appearances in all competitions with one goal and two assists.

Zinchenko produced a fantastic assist for Bukayo Saka in Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Everton

Zinchenko has been a regular in Arsenal’s starting XI, who hold a five-point lead at the top.

Morgan, who was one of the most vocal supporters to criticize Arsenal during their troubles in recent years, is now confident of their chances of winning what would be their first Premier League title since 2004.

He said: ‘I remember Wenger’s title-winning teams and there were no weaknesses on the pitch and I’m sorry again.

That’s why I’m excited about our chances of winning the league.

“We are up against City, who have an incredibly deep squad, but I don’t think they are as good as before. I think we are as strong as we have been since 2004.’

City’s decision to let Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus join Arsenal could backfire on them