Bukayo Saka reached a notable career landmark when he recorded his 100th Premier League goal contribution in his 200th top-flight appearance. He converted a penalty in the 67th minute to provide the Gunners with an insurance goal, a strike that helped Mikel Arteta’s side secure three points and move to the top of the Premier League standings ahead of the October international break.<\/p>\n
The milestone comprises 55 Premier League goals and 45 assists. The numbers arrived on the same day Saka made his 200th appearance in the English top flight.<\/p>\n
After the victory and the personal landmark, club legend Thierry Henry posted a message on Instagram. “From the ACADEMY to the EMIRATES,” Henry wrote. “From your DEBUT to 200 PL GAMES, with 55 GOALS and 45 ASSISTS!!!<\/p>\n
“KEEP on MOVING BUKAYO!!!!!! So PROUD of YOU.”<\/p>\n
Saka joined Henry in an exclusive club with his goal against West Ham; the two Gunners are the only players in Arsenal history to find the net in their 200th Premier League appearance. Henry scored a brace against Crystal Palace in February 2005 on his landmark day.<\/p>\n
In the club rankings for Premier League goal involvements, Henry remains top on 249, followed by Dennis Bergkamp on 181, Robin van Persie on 135, Ian Wright on 123, Theo Walcott on 108, Cesc F\u00e0bregas on 105, Robert Pires on 103 and Bukayo Saka on 100.<\/p>\n
Saka still has ground to cover before approaching Henry’s totals, but he is gradually establishing a place in the club’s history. The forward requires nine more combined goals and assists in the Premier League to reach the fifth-highest total of goal involvements in Arsenal history.<\/p>\n
Arsenal will hope to keep Saka contributing as they pursue their first Premier League title since Henry’s playing days. The club have finished as runners-up in the last three seasons. Arteta’s side also has its sights set on European success; Arsenal are ranked as the favourites to come out on top of the Champions League league phase standings this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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