Bukayo Saka reveals how Arsenal team talk changed after Manchester City vs Liverpool draw

Arsenal secured top spot in the Premier League after another dramatic late victory with a win over Brentford thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz.The German international’s stock rose dramatically thanks to the strike after what has been a tricky start to life with his new club.

The man who delivered him the opportunity was Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal starlet has faced a different level of scrutiny this season as expectations continue to rise all the time for the Hale End graduate.

Gabriel Martinelli had been leading much of the drive forwards from his substitute goal against Manchester City through to the win over Burnley. Saka’s performance in west London, however, was brilliant. And with five chances created, he led the leaderboard for creativity on the night and capped it off with a sublime assist.

Speaking to football.london after the game, it was evident that the win had come at great expense. The effort displayed by Saka and his teammates has been a persistent feature of the season.

«It's nice to be back on top,» he said. «We had to fight hard today to achieve that but we’re satisfied with the win and the three points.»

Havertz's goal was celebrated by the whole squad; Mikel Arteta was pictured dragging him over to the fans to enjoy his moment after full-time. Saka admitted that his song was being played in the dressing room after the match as the Gunners fans inside the Gtech Community Stadium continued singing their 'Waka Waka' remix.

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«It was really nice,» Saka told reporters. «He has a song with the fans that we were all laughing at.