Bukayo Saka made Arsenal history on Sunday by becoming their youngest player to score 50 Premier League goals in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Saka, who returned from a recent hamstring injury sustained during England’s match against Greece, scored in the opening minutes to reach this milestone at 23 years and 52 days. The achievement places him as the league’s seventh-youngest to 50 goals, just behind other stars like Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo. The youngest to reach the mark remains Liverpool’s Robbie Fowler at 20 years and 252 days.
Reflecting on the draw, Saka expressed mixed emotions, pleased with his return and goal but disappointed by the result, as Arsenal let a crucial win slip in the final minutes. “We believe we should have won it,” Saka admitted, feeling that Arsenal didn’t perform consistently enough to secure all three points.
Manager Mikel Arteta highlighted Saka’s resilience and praised his outstanding form after the injury. “The way he played and competed was exceptional,” Arteta noted, also commending key individual performances, though the match was marred by injuries to Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber.
Following the draw, third-placed Arsenal sit five points behind leaders Manchester City and will aim to close the gap in their next league fixture against Newcastle United on Saturday.
