Bukayo Saka

The winger netted a double, including a nerveless penalty with 15 minutes left, as Mikel Arteta's side triumphed 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The Brazilian then set up Saka, and although Roberto Firmino levelled the scores again, Saka netted from the penalty spot to win the game. Mesut Ozil praised Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal star scored twice in a win against Liverpool [Bukayo Saka](/sport/bukayo-saka/index.html) after the [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) star scored twice in a crucial win against [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) on Sunday.

Bukayo Saka stepped up to score the match-winning penalty in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Liverpool – and the big moment had the narration it deserved, ...

He has suffered for that pressure. Everybody around him helped to do that starting with the England national team with Gareth [Southgate] and everybody and how supportive they were. Arteta wasn’t the only one impressed by Saka’s nerves of steel. Saka subsequently suffered horrendous racist abuse from stone-age neanderthals, but he didn’t let that affect him. He enjoyed his best season yet last term, finishing as Arsenal’s top scorer with 12 goals in all competitions. It’s easy to forget that Saka is still just 21 years old, given how important a player he’s established himself as at Arsenal.

Mesut Ozil heaped praise on Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal star scored twice in a crucial win against Liverpool on Sunday. The winger netted a double, ...

The Brazilian then set up Saka, and although Roberto Firmino levelled the scores again, Saka netted from the penalty spot to win the game. Ozil and Saka clearly still enjoy a friendly relationship, with Saka previously copying the German's trademark celebration after scoring against Newcastle. Mesut Ozil heaped praise on Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal star scored twice in a crucial win against Liverpool on Sunday.

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrated Bukayo Saka's winning penalty against Liverpool with so much passion.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was drawn to Martinelli out wide, leaving space in the middle. [Bukayo Saka converted his spot kick](https://www.sportbible.com/football/bukayo-saka-arsenal-penalty-commentary-20221009) with 14 minutes remaining to send the home crowd wild. [The Gunners ran out 3-2 victors](https://www.sportbible.com/football/liverpool-fans-reaction-penalty-denied-20221009) at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon after being pegged back twice. "If I see the situation back, if there was contact - and I’m not sure there was contact but there might have been soft contact - the player (Gabriel Jesus) was again on both feet and then down." We know in life if two refs think the same that is the truth and we have to live with. [Darwin Nunez](https://www.sportbible.com/darwin-nunez) but found themselves behind once again on the stroke of halftime.

Oleksandr Zinchenko couldn't hide his delight as Bukayo Saka scored the winner for Arsenal vs Liverpool…

It was the same story when Kostas Tsimikas elbowed [Gabriel Jesus](http://www.givemesport.com/gabriel-jesus), the Greek defender could easily have seen a stronger punishment for that. [football](https://www.givemesport.com/football) news and rumours right here. [Darwin Nunez](http://www.givemesport.com/darwin-nunez) was on hand to level the scores for [Jurgen Klopp](http://www.givemesport.com/jurgen-klopp)’s men. [Manchester City](http://www.givemesport.com/manchester-city) in the [Premier League](http://www.givemesport.com/premier-league) in recent years, Zinchenko is no stranger to battling The Reds, with both sides head and shoulders above the rest of the league. [Trent Alexander-Arnold](http://www.givemesport.com/trent-alexander-arnold), with the damage eventually having to see him withdrawn. [Bukayo Saka](http://www.givemesport.com/bukayo-saka)’s winning penalty late on sending everyone into wild celebrations, even [Oleksandr Zinchenko](http://www.givemesport.com/oleksandr-zinchenko) who was watching on from the stands due to an injury ruling him out.

Arsenal's opening goal against Liverpool on Sunday perhaps should have been ruled out for an offside call against Bukayo Saka, but VAR technology was unable ...

But the move began when [Benjamin White](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/benjamin-white) played in Saka down the right-hand side, when the latter may have been standing in an offside position. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) ’s 3-2 win at Emirates Stadium. Jurgen Klopp was [furious in his post-match press conference](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/klopp-jesus-liverpool-arsenal-penalty-28194205) after two calls went against his side. They thought it’s a clear not a handball in the first half when Diogo Jota put the ball on Gabriel’s arm. We caused them a lot of problems but stand here with no points.” “We know in life if two refs think the same that is the truth and we have to live with,” said Klopp, speaking about the Jesus penalty decision. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) did not earn a penalty when the ball struck Gabriel’s hand inside the penalty area, but were punished when Gabriel Jesus went down following contact from Thiago. “That’s an indication that something might have been made up - but not for the refs. In general it was a good away game against a good side. Therefore, the on-field decision stood, despite Saka looking very close to the line of the last defender, Trent Alexander-Arnold. According to [Bukayo Saka](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bukayo-saka) was offside in the build-up to [Gabriel Martinelli’s](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gabriel-martinelli) opener in [Arsenal's win over Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-liverpool-martinelli-trent-saka-28193071) on Sunday due to a rare technical problem.

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka believes in himself and enjoys the responsibility of pressure penalties, despite what happened at the Euros last year.

“He trains it every single day but it’s at Colney. “That’s the way he took it. But the player himself seems to have shaken off those demons.

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table after a brilliant 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday.

Zinchenko will be hoping to rejoin the Arsenal squad in both training and on the field sooner rather than later. Saka's poise from the spot was met with serious noise from the Arsenal fans who erupted in sheer elation following the goal. Liverpool levelled again on 53 minutes as Roberto Firmino scored his 10th goal against the Gunners in just 17 appearances. Liverpool levelled proceedings through Darwin Nunez after 34 minutes but Saka restored the Arsenal lead on the stroke of half-time. Despite the pressure, [Every word Mikel Arteta said on Martinelli's contract, Saka's penalty and Jurgen Klopp](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martinelli-saka-klopp-25218824) [Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool as Gabriel Martinelli is outstanding and Bukayo Saka stars](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-liverpool-gabriel-martinelli-saka-25217953) [Gabriel Martinelli tore three Liverpool players apart in sensational display in Arsenal victory](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-martinelli-arsenal-liverpool-sensational-25218622) [Martinelli's pre-match joke as Odegaard shouts at Saka: Arsenal moments missed vs Liverpool](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/martinelli-saka-odegaard-arsenal-liverpool-25217935) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-liverpool-25214844)

Mesut Ozil has heaped praise on Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka after his match-winning brace in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League win over Liverpool.

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Gabriel Martinelli's opening goal for Arsenal against Liverpool was allowed to stand because of a VAR LOOPHOLE which meant lines couldn't be drawn to determine ...

[Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) on Sunday was allowed to stand because of a loophole in VAR, it has been revealed. - There were questions of whether Saka was offside in the build-up to the goal Gabriel Martinelli's opening goal for Arsenal against Liverpool was allowed to stand because of a VAR LOOPHOLE which meant lines couldn't be drawn to determine if Bukayo Saka was offside in the build-up

Arsenal's first goal against Liverpool was given, even though Saka appeared to be in a possible offside position in the build-up.

While the Gunners were impressive in victory against the Champions League finalists, it appears that they may have had a slice of luck due to VAR's pretty unprecedented technical error. As he received the pass from White, Saka appeared to be in a possible offside position just beyond the halfway line. However, there is some debate as to whether the goal should have counted due to Saka's involvement in the opener. It gave Arsenal the platform to go on and record a real statement victory, as they saw off Jurgen Klopp's side 3-2. Gabriel Martinelli got Arsenal off to the perfect start against Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners were pegged back twice in the game, but Bukayo Saka scored a brace to send Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League.

The Englishman scored twice in Arsenal's 3-2 win over Liverpool at the weekend as he helped to ensure that the Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League ...

[Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) maestro also took to Twitter to promote his partnership with the gaming institution. Arsenal supporters are likely going to enjoy seeing him in the advert. [Saka](https://www.football.london/all-about/bukayo-saka) is pretty much guaranteed a spot on the plane to Qatar for the World Cup in November too as he's become one of Gareth Southgate's most important players. The Nevertheless, like most people his age, he enjoys some of his free time playing video games with friends. Mikel Arteta's side have won eight of their opening nine games and currently lead Pep Guardiola's Manchester City by one point.

Arsenal secured three points versus Liverpool thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka (2)

A similar incident occurred in Serie A last month, which saw Juventus denied an injury-time winner due to VAR malfunction. The offside flag stayed down and the goal was then reviewed, however a conclusive verdict could not be reached due to Saka not being visible in any of the five cameras that are utilised when decisions are referred to Stockley Park for further assessment. Because they didn't use them. They couldn’t provide them. Gabriel Martinelli gave the Gunners an early lead in the meeting between the teams at the Emirates Stadium, though there was some debate as to whether or not this goal should have stood. READ MORE:

Bukayo Saka managed to find a loophole in VAR that stopped him being offside in the lead up to Gabriel Martinelli's goal in Arsenal's win over Liverpool.

"The two massive injury blows for us at half-time, or before half-time, with Luis [Diaz] and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] as well. [Gabriel looked to have handled the ball in the first half,](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-gabriel-handball-penalty-liverpool-20221010) with the score at 1-0, before Saka slotted home the winning penalty after Thiago was adjudged to have fouled Gabriel Jesus. [Klopp](https://www.sportbible.com/jurgen-klopp) said, "It was an open game, it could have gone in either direction, and then this situation around the penalty. [VAR](https://www.sportbible.com/var), with the decision to award the goal given almost instantly and not overturned. [questions about the first goal of the afternoon](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-liverpool-gabriel-martinelli-goal-20221009), with Bukayo Saka looking like he may have been offside in the build up. [ two penalties going in the home side's favour.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/liverpool-fans-reaction-penalty-denied-20221009)

Yes, the current Premier League leaders were perhaps fortunate with the penalty that was awarded, but throughout the game, Arsenal showed clear signs that they ...

After nine games, the Hale-End academy product has three goals and four assists this season. “The last two or three years, Liverpool have been a team we have struggled against,” said Saka. The England star is going from strength to strength in Arsenal colours and he has played a huge part in his team sitting at the top of the Premier League table.