Liverpool Draw Leaves Saka Disappointed
Bukayo Saka expressed his disappointment after Arsenal's frustrating 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The Gunners were leading 2-0 thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Γdegaard, but a late comeback from the Reds saw them snatch a point in the Premier League encounter.
A Missed Opportunity for Arsenal
Saka, who had a lively performance despite not getting on the scoresheet, admitted that the draw felt like a missed opportunity for Arsenal. "We are disappointed," said Saka. "We were 2-0 up, and we know that we should have won the game. We had a good start, and we controlled the game for the most part, but we just didn't see it through."
The draw at Anfield extended Arsenal's unbeaten run in the league to 10 games, but it also put a dent in their title aspirations. Manchester City's win over Wolves earlier in the day meant that Arsenal remain five points behind the reigning champions.
Liverpool's Resilience and Saka's Take
Saka acknowledged Liverpool's resilience, recognizing the team's fighting spirit that saw them claw their way back into the game. "Liverpool are a good team," he said. "They never give up, and they showed that today. They came back into the game, and we had to defend for our lives at the end. It was a tough game, but we are disappointed that we didn't get the win."
A Focus on the Next Game
Despite the disappointment, Saka emphasized the importance of staying focused on the next game. "We can't dwell on this result," he said. "We have to move on and focus on the next game. We have a lot of games left to play this season, and we are still in a good position in the league."
The draw against Liverpool was a frustrating result for Arsenal, but it also served as a reminder of the challenges they face in their title pursuit. With Saka's focus on the next game, Arsenal will be looking to bounce back and continue their impressive run in the Premier League.