Arsenal From conceding a goal he returned to the low Southampton The Premier League clash with the winger at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday followed a spirited second half to a 3-1 victory. Bugayo Saka The main reason for success.
Southampton were much improved compared to their previous 3-1 defeat AFC BournemouthBut they had no answer to Saga’s boundless creativity as he set up two goals and scored a third in an electric individual display.
After a lackluster first half, the visitors, who are 19th in the league with a point, took a surprise lead through. Cameron Archer Arsenal were caught flat-footed by a rare counter-attack in the 55th minute.
That lead was short-lived as Saka, who had looked lively from the opening tip-off, tired. Kai Howards To equalize within four minutes, he became the first Arsenal player since Robin van Persie to score in seven consecutive home games in all competitions.
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With Southampton struggling to play through Arsenal’s press, coach Mikel Arteta introduced changes and it didn’t take long for his side to take the lead.
Brought to bell mark, alter Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal took the lead for the first time nine minutes later with a brilliant first-time shot from close range after Saka picked him out at the back post with a superb cross.
All that was missing from Saga’s impressive performance was his own goal, and he got on the scoresheet himself in the 88th minute, capping his best personal display to keep the game out of reach with a deft right-foot finish.
“It was a tough one, but we showed our qualities — we know they’re a very good side, they played well, to be fair, but we played well. We won the game, so we’re really happy with the result,” Gabriel Martinelli told the BBC.
The win saw Arsenal move up to third place in the international standings with 17 points and move up to second place. Manchester City And one behind the leaders Liverpool.
Southampton coach Russell Martin was pleased with his team’s effort despite another 3-1 defeat.
“I feel more positive and proud of my team than I did Monday night, and we played against one of the best teams in the country. I’ll be very happy if we play like that in the next games,” Martin said.
