Saka – ‘It was a lot of fun!’

Bukayo Saka was at the heart of everything as we ripped into West Ham on Saturday, laying on two assists, winning a penalty and getting on the scoresheet himself in a remarkable first-half display.

He is the first player in any of Europe’s big five leagues to reach double figures for assists this season, and now has 18 goal contributions in all competitions in 2024/25.

Speaking after the game, Saka said he sets himself goal and assist targets each season, that he keeps secret, and now he’s just looking to improve on the numbers he’s put up already this year.

“I’m happy so far but you know, I have to keep going,” he said. “I can’t get complacent. It’s a long season and we’re only in November…