Arsenal's 'Mr Consistent' has been the Premier League's best RB since joining from Auxerre 4 years ago. Featuring in the PFA Team Of The Year twice for his excellent performances in his debut season, 2007/08, and the 2010/11 season. No-one could deny that Bacary was the best RB in the Premier League in any of his seasons in English football, until now.
Enter Kyle Walker. He can attack like Dani Alves, defend like Roberto Carlos, and has the stamina of Cafu. Tottenham are very lucky to have him. Their right side is looking secure for the future. Unrelated to his qualities at RB, he possesses the shot of a central midfielder, as demonstrates with spectacular goals against Arsenal and Blackburn.
Assists
Bacary Sagna made 2 assists in his 20 Premier League appearances.
Kyle Walker made 1 assist in his 37 Premier League appearances.
1-0 Sagna's strike ripples the net
Tackles
Bacary Sagna averaged 2 tackles per game, and totalled 41 tackles in his 20 Premier League games. Had he completed as many games as Kyle Walker, he would have totalled 75 tackles.
Kyle Walker averaged 2.9 tackles per game, and totalled 97 tackles in his 37 Premier League games.
1-1 Walker levels the scoring
Interceptions
Bacary Sagna averaged 1.7 interceptions per game, and totalled 35 interceptions in his 20 Premier League appearances. Had he completed as many games as Kyle Walker, he would have totalled 64 interceptions.
Kyle Walker amassed 60 interceptions in his 37 games for Tottenham.
2-1 Sagna regains the lead
Fouls
Bacary Sagna made 12 fouls in his 20 games for Arsenal last season. Had he played the 37 games that Kyle Walker played, he would have accumulated 22 fouls.
Kyle Walker amassed 33 fouls in the 2011/2012 season.
3-1 Sagna moves into a seemingly unassailable lead. Surely it's over...
Accuaracy of Crosses
Bacary Sagna made a total of 88 crosses in the 2011/2012 season, with 20 of them being accurate.
Kyle Walker made a total of 106 crosses in the 2011/2012 season, with 18 of them being accurate.
4-1 ....It is now!!
So, surely there is no doubt that Bacary Sagna retains his title as The Best RB In The Premier League.
Cue Liverpool fans putting forward their argument that Glen Johnson is the best RB in the Premier League.
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