Premier League Form Flops: Saka's Nightmare and the Top 10 Biggest Drop-Offs

Ever walked into a match feeling optimistic, only to watch your star man trip over his own feet? That's the story of Bukayo Saka this season at Arsenal. The winger, once a dazzling force, has been a shadow of his old self, sparking debates on the biggest slumps in the Premier League. Drawing from sharp analysis by Football365 at OneFootball, we've ranked the top 10 fallers – no new signings allowed, mind, to keep it fair.

It's a Big Six bloodbath down there, with Liverpool lads taking a pasting and even Spurs feeling the heat. Let's count 'em down, from mildly worrying to full-on crisis.

The Countdown: From 10 to the Dreaded Top Spots

10. Evanilson (Bournemouth)

Starting gentle, eh? The Brazilian frontman has gone quiet for the Cherries. Sure, Junior Kroupi slots in behind him up top, but with Justin Kluivert sidelined, something's off. Oddly, he saves his best for the giants – six goals and two assists, all bar two against minnows, versus Spurs, United, Arsenal and Liverpool. Off-ball grafter? Not this term.

9. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Chelsea – the ultimate head-scratcher of a club. What wild move next? Manager Liam Rosenior insists Palmer's spot is sacrosanct, yet he's squeezing zero juice from the England ace. After shining under Poch and Maresca, it's four non-pen goals and one assist in 20 games. That's as many open-play strikes as bookings. Ouch.

8. Carlos Baleba (Brighton)

Summer links to Man United cursed this midfielder before a ball was kicked. No £100m move came, and he's nosedived, now trailing Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson in the pecking order. Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali look bargain buys by comparison. Lift that transfer cloud, Carlos, and bounce back.

7. Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)

Spurs scraped 17th last year partly 'cause he missed 18 games. Now fully fit, and they're winless in 2026 top-flight action. That red card versus Crystal Palace? After lucking into a lead, he felled Ismaila Sarr, left his mates to the wolves, and relegation whispers are real. Dreadful.

6. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle)

We crowned him midseason king last term – fresh off a betting ban, no less. This year? Off the boil. Magpies midfield lacks its old zip under Eddie Howe, and he's no Arsenal target now. Still, last year's magic and Newcastle's wobbles might tempt Mikel.

5. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

From 34 goal involvements in 23/24 to 10 now. Oof. No England call-up under Tuchel (35-man squad, mind), zero in Europa League league phase or cups. United snubbed him for Sesko; now Welbeck and Toney are knocking. World Cup dreams fading fast.

4. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

The Reds have multiple entries here – their stars are spluttering. Mac Allister's World Cup glow has dimmed amid a team-wide funk. Once a midfield maestro, he's not dictating like before.

Saka Slips to Second – Who's Rock Bottom?

Saka sits second in this grim chart, his sparkle vanished amid Arsenal's push. Liverpool trio drag 'em down further, but the top spot? A mystery cliffhanger for now. Injuries, pressure, transfer sagas – pick your poison.

These dips sting, but football's a rollercoaster. Expect rebounds, especially post-windows. Who's your biggest let-down? Grab a pint and debate.