Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has offered some insight into the brief but meaningful exchange he shared with Viktor Gyökeres before taking the decisive penalty in the Gunners’ recent victory — though he made it clear that the details of their chat will remain private.
“When I picked up the ball, I knew I wanted to take it — that’s all that was on my mind,” Saka said after the match. “We’ll keep what we said between us — I won’t reveal that!”
While Saka declined to elaborate on their conversation, he took the opportunity to praise Gyökeres, commending the Swedish forward for his effort, teamwork, and growing influence on Arsenal’s strong run of form.
“Viktor’s been performing really well. There’s no doubt the goals will come. What he brings to the team — his hold-up play, smart movement, and constant threat — we all value that a lot,” Saka continued.
“He’s been a huge part of our recent success. We all believe his goals are coming soon. He’s got the right attitude — always positive, always smiling, and giving his all every match.”
Saka’s comments highlight the togetherness within Mikel Arteta’s squad — a key factor behind Arsenal’s impressive early-season form. Though Gyökeres hasn’t scored recently, both his teammates and fans remain confident that it’s only a matter of time before he finds the net again.
