Bukayo Saka inspires comeback win with goal and assist
January 27, 2021
A 3-1 win for Arsenal at St Mary’s propelled them up to eighth in the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka was Arsenal’s star man as the Gunners fought back from a goal down to earn their fifth win in six Premier League matches with a 3-1 victory at Southampton.
The Gunners had lost 1-0 at St Mary’s on Saturday in the FA Cup fourth round and looked to be in for further difficulties when Stuart Armstrong struck from the edge of the box in the third minute.
However, Southampton’s lead did not last long as good pressing and Granit Xhaka’s excellent through ball teed up Nicolas Pepe to crown his return to Arsenal’s Premier League side with a welcome goal.
The remainder of the first half was evenly fought but Saka struck his fifth Premier League goal of the season on an excellent counter following Alexandre Lacazette’s through ball.
The youngster turned provider for his No. 9 in the second half, volleying Cedric Soares’ crossfield ball across the face of goal for a decisive third for Arsenal, who have won three league games on the road for the first time in over two years.
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