The Gunners got the better of Southampton 3-1 away from home at St. Mary’s Stadium in the Premier League on Tuesday evening.
Stuart Armstrong put the Saints in the lead after just three minutes, but Nicolas Pepe restored parity for the Gunners only five minutes later.
Saka, who can play as a left-back or as a left-winger, put Mikel Artetas side in the lead on 39 minutes, and striker Alexandre Lacazette secured the three points for the North London club with the third goal on 72 minutes.
Saka has taken to Twitter to revel in Arsenal’s win against Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday evening.
Goal, assist and 3 points Perfect Tuesday night Enjoy gunners ️ #GodsChild pic.twitter.com/py4caRVITy
— Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) January 26, 2021
Match Stats
Over the course of the 90 minutes at St. Marys Stadium on Tuesday evening, hosts Southampton had 58% of the possession, took 13 shots of which five were on target, and earned four corners.
Visitors Arsenal had 42% of the possession, took nine shots of which five were on target, and earned five corners.
The result means that Arsenal are now eighth in the Premier League table with 30 points from 20 matches, while Southampton find themselves 11th in the standings with 29 points from 19 games.