Bukayo Saka says that Arsenal -legend Thierry Henry always sends him a message and was got in touch on Saturday for the victory over West Ham.
The Gunners are now top of the Premier League after beating the hammers with 2-0 thanks to goals from Declan Rice and a late second of Saka.
A defeat in Liverpool and draw with Manchester City delayed the early progress of Arsenal, but back-to-back victories coincided with two losses for Arne Slot’s Reds and things look very good for the men of Mikel Arteta.
Saka says it is not only the current team that strives for success, in which club legend Henry still does his best to help, to regularly send him messages to insist on home focus and motivation.
‘Thierry always reports me. He also sent me a message this (Saturday) morning to remind me that we lost the last two games at home to West Ham at home, “Saka revealed.
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“He always pushes me. It is nice to have that encouragement from him and of course me, I want it too. ‘
The goal against the Hammers brought Saka to 100 Premier League goals involvement in his 200th top flight competition.
He added: ‘I am really happy with these plates. I’m just going to push and try to get some team trophies, what we’ve been looking for.
‘I don’t really like to get stuck on these things, but you said it – it’s a great achievement and I am really proud of it.
‘Of course 200 games for Arsenal in the Premier League is a very big moment. I am going to enjoy it and it was nice to also achieve the goal and the victory. ‘
At Saka, at his 200th Premier League performance for Arsenal, Arteta added: ‘It is exceptional what he does at his age.
‘The impact he has on those competitions, it is very difficult to do and I am very happy for him. He is super consistent and willing to constantly learn.
“He finds ways to find goals. He will grow and become mature. Hopefully he will continue to influence the team. ‘
The 24-year-old has not only earned praise from Arsenal icons, but also from a legend of Manchester United.
“Bukayo Saka is such an important player for Arsenal and for England,” said Wayne Rooney BBC’s match of the day.
‘In the past three or four years he has probably been the most important player of Arsenal.
“He has had a few injuries that have influenced his figures, which would be even better if that was not the case. But he is such an incredible player. ‘
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