Arsenal cemented their place in the Premier League top-four with a 4-1 win away to Leeds United on Saturday, and some fans reacting on social media loved Bukayo Saka’s display.
The Gunners produced a dominant showing through the first-half to open a three-goal lead over Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Gabriel Martinelli broke the deadlock for the visitors after 16-minutes with a clinical finish into the top corner, before chipping Illan Meslier for his brace.
Martinelli was imperious with his carving runs through the Whites backline during the first 45-minutes at Elland Road. Saka, too, ensured Arsenal enjoyed success on their travels to West Yorkshire, with his presence helping to pull Leeds apart.
Saka capped Arsenal’s commanding first-half with a well-earned goal just before the break. The 20-year-old drifted in from the right-flank as Leeds yielded to give him space to run.
His attempted one-two with Alexandre Lacazette may not have worked out, but the ball fell back kindly to Saka. One touch later, and Saka had another slice of luck as his shot flicked off Mateusz Klich to beat Meslier.
Saka’s goal was just the Arsenal product’s third of the Premier League campaign and first away from the Emirates Stadium. It also meant he has now influenced the scoring in three-straight games for the first time in his career.
Saka enjoying personal-best run after Arsenal winger scores vs Leeds
Saka had registered assists in each of Arsenal’s two previous games before visiting Leeds on Saturday evening.
The 14-cap England winger’s previous best run of Premier League goal involvements came in January when he scored two and assisted one in back-to-back games.
His efforts came amid a run of four goals and two assists in six outings between Boxing Day and January 26. Saka could now extend his personal-best run when Arsenal follow their victory over Leeds away to Norwich City on Boxing Day next Sunday.
So, here are some of the messages Arsenal fans shared on Saka’s performance at Leeds…
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