Saka says he's not sure he can be happy despite surpassing a historic milestone

Arsenal supporters have heaped praise on Bukayo Saka after he became the youngest player in more than 40 years to reach 50 goals for Arsenal.

William Saliba gave the Gunners the lead against West Ham, and once the floodgates had been opened Mikel Arteta's side were relentless in front of goal.

Saka reached the milestone from the penalty spot on 41 minutes before Gabriel and Leandro Trossard made it 4-0 at the interval.

The 22-year-old added a second goal after the restart with Declan rice joining the rout against his former club by capping off the victory with a stunning goal at the London Stadium.

Despite such an emphatic victory, Saka reflected after the game that Arsenal could have had more if they had been more clinical.

'We were four nil up in the first half and could have scored many more, including myself. I think today we smelled blood, we went for the kill.

'We did really well to score more. I'm really happy to achieve that (50 Arsenal goals). But I'm not sure I can be happy today.

'I missed some chances I thought I could have scored. It's a great achievement. I'm proud of that.'

After the game, Arsenal fans pointed to Saka's frustration at failing to convert even more chances in the victory as evidence of the England international's relentless mindset.

One supporter wrote: 'Bukayo Saka scored a brace which took him to both 50 goals and a total of 100 goal contributions for Arsenal but he’s still unsatisfied because he missed a clear chance in the beginning. Elite mentality honestly.'

Another agreed: 'Bless the guy for not realising he has reached half a century of goals, but at the same time, being a bit annoyed he didn't score more is elite.

'I hope he gets to celebrate that though, cos reaching that at this age as