sportskeeda
BUKAYO SAKA appeared to share a laugh with West Ham fans after scoring in Arsenal’s 5-2 victory at the London Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s team dominated the match on Saturday, having netted all five goals in the first half.
2
2
Arsenal scored four unanswered goals before the home team responded with two of their own.
Nevertheless, Saka’s penalty awarded just before half-time sealed West Ham’s fate for a comeback.
This penalty marked a pivotal moment in the match, as Julen Lopetegui’s side raised their game after swift goals from full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri.
Saka, having already assisted two goals, stepped up to take the penalty after captain Martin Odegaard skillfully netted an earlier one.
Amidst the passionate atmosphere, England’s budding star scored his seventh goal of the season.
Saka’s goal muted the home crowd, who were anticipating a surprising outcome.
Footage shared by fans reflected Saka appearing to share a jovial moment with West Ham supporters as he celebrated his goal.
He even asked for silence, placing a finger to his lips.
FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS
His other hand mimicked a talking gesture.
Fans of Arsenal enjoyed witnessing a more spirited side of Saka’s play.
Arsenal Player Ratings vs West Ham article
One user wrote: “Love the new villain arc.”
Another added: “You can actually hear the laugh.”
A third noted: “He’s actually a villain now.”
One more remarked: “My star boy has become ruthless and I love it.”
Arsenal ratings vs West Ham
WEST HAM and Arsenal served up one of the most thrilling London derbies in recent memory on Saturday night, featuring SEVEN goals in the first half.
The Gunners raced to a 4-0 advantage in the initial 35 minutes, only for the Hammers to quickly respond with two goals, one being a remarkable free-kick from Emerson.
Bukayo Saka’s penalty just before the halftime whistle extended the score to 5-2, marking just the fourth occasion in Premier League history that seven goals were scored in the first half.
The second half was somewhat muted, with Mikel Arteta making adjustments, especially considering Wednesday’s match against Man Utd at the Emirates.
This result propelled the Gunners into second place in the Premier League, now six points behind Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s significant clash between the leaders and a struggling Man City.
Read how SunSport’s Charlie Pittock rated the Gunners stars.
