Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has written his name into club history by doing one thing against Liverpool.
After missing the Gunners’ previous two games, Mikel Arteta surprised many by naming Saka in the starting lineup to face Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s side arrived at the Emirates in full confidence, with the hosts aware that it would take their very best to beat the visitors.
Saka quickly reminded the Merseyside giants who runs North London, as the winger put Arsenal ahead after nine minutes.
Bukayo Saka becomes Arsenal’s youngest player to 50 Premier League goals
Saka’s opener stood for a lot more than just the Gunners taking the lead against Liverpool early on.
The England international made his home erupt with his unstoppable play on the right side, scoring a milestone goal in his career in style.
The Hale End graduate broke club history, scoring his 50th Premier League goal against the Reds, becoming the youngest Arsenal player to reach such achievement.
At just 23 years and 52 days old, Saka netted his 50th in the English top flight for Arsenal, overtaking Thierry Henry to write himself into the record books.
Henry was 24 years and 128 days when he set the record, telling of the remarkable achievements of Saka at Arsenal in his career so far.
Saka the seventh youngest player to 50 Premier League goals
The winger didn’t only write himself into the Gunners’ history, but also into the Premier League record books, becoming the seventh-youngest player to hit 50 goals.
Saka overtook Marcus Rashford in the table, who was 23 years and 56 days old when he hit the milestone for Manchester United.
Notable names above Saka on the list are Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler.
It’s top quality company to keep in the Premier League, with Saka’s 50th goal coming at the perfect time for his club in the top of the table clash against Liverpool.
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