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BUKAYO SAKA seemed to brush off the West Ham fans after netting a goal during Arsenal’s impressive 5-2 win at the London Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s squad utterly dominated the Hammers on Saturday, as they scored all five goals in the first half.
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Arsenal struck four goals without reply before the home team found the net twice.
Still, Saka’s penalty, awarded just before the halftime break, crushed West Ham’s hopes of mounting a comeback.
This penalty was crucial to the game, as Julen Lopetegui’s side exerted pressure after a quick brace from full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri.
Having already assisted two goals, Saka was chosen to take the penalty after captain Martin Odegaard had stylishly converted an earlier opportunity.
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere, England’s rising star recorded his seventh goal of the season.
Saka’s goal dampened the hopes of local fans, who were eager for an upset.
In fact, video surfaced showing Saka seemingly sharing a laugh with West Ham fans during his celebration.
He even gestured for silence by placing a finger to his lips.
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His other hand mimicked a talking mouth.
And Arsenal fans relished this bolder side of Saka’s game.
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One fan commented: “I’m loving this new villain arc.”
Another added: “You can clearly hear the laugh.”
Someone noted: “He’s definitely embracing the villain role.”
Another remarked: “My star boy has gone fierce, and I’m here for it.”
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WEST HAM and Arsenal delivered one of the most exciting London derbies recently, highlighted by SEVEN goals in the first half.
The Gunners raced to a 4-0 advantage within the first 35 minutes, only for the Hammers to respond with two quick goals, including a stunning free-kick from Emerson.
Bukayo Saka’s penalty just before halftime solidified a 5-2 scoreline, marking only the fourth time in Premier League history that seven goals were scored before the break.
The second half was quieter, with Mikel Arteta making substitutions, particularly considering the upcoming match against Man Utd at the Emirates.
This win lifted the Gunners to second place in the Premier League, now trailing Liverpool by six points before Sunday’s crucial matchup between the leaders and a faltering Man City.
See how SunSport’s Charlie Pittock rated the Gunners players.
