Arsenal attacker Bukayosaka is determined to live in the moment following his recent hamstring injury, and England International is also full of praise for striker Victor Gyoker.
Bukayosaka claims he is “hungering more” after reaching 100 Premier League goal involvement. The Arsenal winger, who scored a second-half penalty in a 2-0 victory at West Ham, currently has 55 goals and 45 assists in his name after scoring his 200th top flight look.
But Saka claims, “It feels so good, but yes, I know myself, I’m always more hungry, but in these moments, I’m not particularly stating that after a few injuries over the past few months, it should not be taken for granted.
“I don’t take these things for granted anymore, so I’m really happy with the milestone and I want to push more.”
Gunner icon Thierry Henry found his target on his 200th Premier League outing, but texted Saka on Saturday morning, urging the 24-year-old to yet another landmark achievement.
Saka later paid tribute to the father-son-like relationship with the legendary Frenchman, adding:
“I’m really grateful to have that relationship, especially for this club, because I know who he is and what he’s doing in the game. I don’t think it’s better to learn, it’s a joy whenever I learn from him and listen to him and give him advice.
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“Sometimes you have to think twice, is it really him? Now I’m starting to get used to it. He’s really close to me. He’s really pushing me and pushing the club. He wants to win over us.
When Arsenal was awarded a spot kick late last weekend, there was a prediction that Viktor Gyoker would enjoy the opportunity to end his six-game goal drought, which took a penalty against Leeds in September.
But Saka, who has lived the ball past Alphonse Areola, never wondered who would step into the plate.
Speaking in August, Mikel Arteta told ESPN Brasil that Gyoker has now become the club’s best penalty taker. Meanwhile, Saka has shown he will continue to be in the spot kick duties this season, saying, “I’ll leave the conversation at home for now. I won’t say anything more!”
After marking his 300th match in charge of Arsenal with victory, Arteta praised the £63.5 million frontman Gyoker for his selfless contribution leading the line.
fellow forward Saka has proven his worth in the Emirates, and his goals will soon follow.
The attacker continued. “I think Viktor plays really, really well. I’m sure he’s going to try and score goals. I’m grateful for what he brings to us as this team, his teammate, what he’s doing, how he holds the ball, the threat he puts on us.
“He’s a big part of why we win these games. His goals will come. We believe it, we believe in him. I don’t think there’s any doubt.
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