Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka Celebrate Historic Arsenal Milestones in West Ham Win

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka hit major Arsenal milestones in West Ham win, reinforcing their vital roles in the club’s bright future.

Arsenal 2-0 victory over West Ham United was more than just three points—it was a landmark occasion as Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka both celebrated historic milestones. Arteta marked his 300th game in charge, while Saka reached 100 Premier League goal involvements in just 200 appearances.

Bukayo Saka, still only 24 years old, cemented his place in Premier League history with a composed second-half penalty. That goal brought his tally to 55 goals and 45 assists since his debut, making him the seventh-youngest player to reach 100 goal involvements.

Saka also became the second-youngest Arsenal player to record 200 Premier League appearances, behind only Cesc Fàbregas.

Mikel Arteta was full of admiration:

“When you look at those numbers—200 games, 100 goal involvements—it’s unbelievable at his age. The manner in which he’s doing it is really impressive. These are the players we need to achieve what we want.”

For Arteta, the night carried personal significance as he oversaw his 300th game in charge of the Gunners. Reflecting on his journey, the manager expressed pride in what the team has built:

“I am very proud as it is a big number for this football club. I want to thank everybody, especially my coaching staff who have been with me since day one.”

Arteta highlighted the importance of the win after past struggles against West Ham at the Emirates:

“We’ve had difficult fixtures since the start, plus injuries, but the team is performing, playing well, and today we won with absolute dominance.”

Arsenal’s Control

Goals from Declan Rice and Saka secured the result, temporarily lifting Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table heading into the international break. The Gunners enjoyed 71% possession and created numerous chances while limiting West Ham to only brief spells of promise.

Arteta’s side has now won five of their last six matches across all competitions, underlining their consistency and tactical maturity.

With Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka reaching major milestones in the same match, Arsenal fans were given another reason to believe in the club’s bright future. Arteta’s leadership and Saka’s brilliance are not just markers of past success but also signals of an ambitious trajectory for the season ahead.

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