Arsenal's Bukayo Saka poses after scoring the 3-1 goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC, in London, Britain, 05 October 2024. EFE/EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Saka stars as Arsenal fight back to beat Saints 3-1

Sports Desk, Oct 5 (EFE).- Bukayo Saka scored one and created two as Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium Saturday.

After a goalless first half, the newly promoted visitors – who have yet to win and have lost six of their seven games since returning to the top flight – took the lead on 55 minutes through Cameron Archer.

But Arsenal were back on level terms just moments later, when Saka found the in-form Kai Havertz, who found the back of the net via the post.

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz (C) scores the 1-1 goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC, in London, Britain, 05 October 2024. EFE/EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ten minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli met Saka’s cross to give the home side the lead.

Saka sealed the three points in the closing stages with a tidy right-footed finish to keep them level on points with Manchester City.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC, in London, Britain, 05 October 2024. EFE/EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Southampton, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season, and remain in 19th place. EFE

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