Saka believes Arsenal should have secured a victory against Liverpool. After the 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium, the Arsenal winger expressed his frustration, noting that despite scoring first and giving the team a solid lead, they ultimately allowed the match to slip away and missed the chance to earn all three points.
The match began well for Arsenal, with Saka scoring early and establishing a lively atmosphere for the team. By halftime, they led 2-1 and seemed poised to achieve an important victory against one of the Premier League’s strongest teams. However, a series of injuries in Arsenal’s defense during the second half created openings for Liverpool. Mohamed Salah took advantage of this, scoring an equalizer in the 81st minute, and Arsenal couldn’t find a way to regain their lead in the closing moments.
Reflecting on the outcome, Saka shared his disappointment: “We’re frustrated. I think we didn’t perform at our best for the entire 90 minutes, and that hurt us. We believe we should have won,” he said, recognizing both the strengths and weaknesses in their performance. “Liverpool are a strong team, and they deserve credit. However, the main takeaway is that we didn’t maintain our top level throughout the match, particularly in the second half, which is when we lost control.”
This marked Saka’s return after a brief injury layoff, and although he hasn’t fully regained his match fitness, he still made a notable impact. “I hate missing games, so I was excited to be back,” he remarked. “I had targeted this match for my return, and I felt good on the pitch. Scoring that early goal was incredible.”
Unfortunately, Saka’s inability to complete the full 90 minutes created a significant gap, as his contributions were crucial to Arsenal’s early control of the game. His performance underscored the need for consistency and resilience in such a competitive league as the Premier League.
Looking forward, Saka and Arsenal are preparing for four consecutive away matches, with optimism that they can sustain their form and finish strongly in the upcoming games.
