Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka

Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy rates Cole Palmer ahead of Bukayo Saka.

Murphy says Chelsea midfielder Palmer is outperforming Arsenal winger Saka this season.

He wrote for the Daily Mail: "I love him, he has many years ahead of him before he is a superstar. He is already Chelsea's best player. Easy. No one is around. As long as they develop and become more competitive in the coming years, you see him staying there as he has now become the main man. He will only get better by playing every week.

"He has scored more goals than Saka. Saka is a wonderful player, I love him. He is a right winger through and through. Palmer plays there, despite being a 'ten'. Arguably his all-round game is better (than Sakas). I'm not saying he's a better right winger than Saka.

"But his all-round football ability (is better) in terms of passing, linking, dropping in…. (But) Saka doesn't play that role so it's not really a fair comparison."

Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka

Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka

Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka

Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka

Murphy: Chelsea midfielder Palmer outperforming Saka