In a recent jestful exchange, Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison showcased his wit as he playfully ribbed his teammates Son Heung-min and Arsenal's rising star, Bukayo Saka, over their dart-playing abilities.
Maddison, who has been in dazzling form this season, has endeared himself not only to Spurs' faithful for his stellar performances on the pitch but also for his unique dart-throwing celebration.
Maddison, a former standout at Leicester, has quickly become one of the shining stars in the Tottenham roster. His signature dart-throwing celebration has garnered quite the attention.
The light-hearted banter began when Saka, an England national teammate of Maddison's, teased him during a previous Arsenal-Tottenham encounter. Clearly unimpressed, Maddison has now playfully extended the humor to another teammate, Son Heung-min.
Following their triumph over Fulham, the stage was set for Maddison to discuss his famous dart celebration with Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher. When queried about whether Son's dart-throwing style was any better than Saka's, Maddison quipped, "Sonny and Saka have got similar actions—nowhere near good enough to be at a dartboard."
James Maddison's arrival at Tottenham ahead of this season has coincided with an outstanding run of form. The Englishman has notched up three goals and contributed five assists, making a compelling case for being the linchpin behind Spurs' undefeated streak and their perch at the summit of the Premier League table.