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Mudryk, Ronaldo, Yakubu and the greatest Premier League debuts ever

Chelsea fans across Africa and beyond were enthralled by Mykhailo Mudryk’s debut against Liverpool on Saturday as he lit up a stodgy 0-0 draw after being introduced by Graham Potter.

The Ukraine international’s cameo was dazzling, with his footwork, technical prowess, dribbling and pace all catching the eye as James Milner in particular struggled to contain him.

It was certainly a stunning Premier League debut—promising so much more to come—but how does it compare to these all-time outstanding PL debuts?

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