Arteta: It was my best win in charge
BUKAYO SAKA said he was living the dream and so was boss Mikel Arteta – saluting Arsenal’s victory over Wolves as one of his best.
Electric Saka, 18, grabbed his first goal in the Premier League, setting the Gunners on their way to victory over the in-form hosts.
Alexandre Lacazette added a late second, leaving Arteta beaming at the final whistle.
This was the first time since 2017 that Arsenal had won three games without conceding.
It was also the first time they had beaten a team away from home placed higher than them in the table for five years.
He said: “It was one of my best results because of the schedule we’ve had – and because of how well they have done.
“The more solid we are the better the chance we will have to win football matches.
“It comes down to all 11 players defending.
“I was happy with the effort after Brighton.
“But I said then we cannot give anything to our opponents. Hopefully this will give us better chances to win games.”
Asked about Arsenal’s hopes of making a late dash for the top four, he added: “We have no margin for error.
“Two weeks ago it was impossible. We have to compete with this intensity and make it hard for them. We will wait and see.”
Saka’s goal rounded off a memorable week after agreeing a long-term deal. He said: “I’m 18 and it’s a dream to play for this club.”
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: “The game was balanced – there weren’t too many chances. We created problems, we had one clear chance but it wasn’t one of our best.
“It’s up to us to be more clinical in front of goal and improve defensively.”