Chelsea fans compare Mykhailo Mudryk to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka with bizarre Premier League statistic

Mykhailo Mudryk’s latest goal for Chelsea has seen fans compare him to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka after a quirky stat emerged.

The Ukrainian scored the Blues’ first goal of their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, his second goal in three games.

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Mudryk opened the scoring for Chelsea in their crucial win against PalaceCredit: AFP

Mudryk’s overall tally for the season is now four, with three of those coming in the Premier League across 17 appearances.

All of his goals have come from open play, with the 22-year-old not a regular from the spot or on set-pieces for Chelsea.

His total of three non-penalty goals in the Premier League is the same as Saka, who’s total currently stands at five in the season so far.

Despite the Arsenal man scoring more than Mudryk, Chelsea fans did not resist pointing out the statistic on social media.

Taking to X, one said: “Mudryk having the same number of non penalty goals as Saka this season needs to be spoken about more.”

Another added: “Hearing Mudryk has the same amount of non penalty goals as ‘best right winger in the world’ Saka with less minutes? I know who my starboy is.”

However, Arsenal fans were on hand to respond as one said: “While one team is doing extremely well but the other team is struggling with mid teams just to have a chance sitting on the 10th position.”

“Saka has more goals this season [8] than Chelsea have league wins [7],” a second added in response to their rivals.

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Saka and Mudryk have the same number of non-penalty Premier League goalsCredit: AFP

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The Chelsea man is in good form as he continues to improve upon last seasonCredit: Getty

Mudryk’s first goal for Chelsea this season came in their 2-0 away win at Fulham before he netted against Arsenal in their 2-2 draw.

His finish against Palace came just over a week after he scored a late equaliser in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle.

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Chelsea beat the Magpies 4-2 on penalties, with Mudryk scoring their final spot-kick before they progressed to the semi-finals.

The winger’s latest goal helped guide the Blues to a seventh Premier League win of the season, with Noni Madueke scoring the winner.

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