English-Nigerian Bukayo Saka ‘very happy’ after match-winning goal at Brighton

Bukayo Saka savoured another memorable moment for Arsenal on Wednesday as his late deflected strike secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton, extending the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.

The English winger of Nigerian descent, who has been pivotal to Arsenal’s resurgence this season, described the feeling of scoring the decisive goal as “very proud, very happy.”

“It’s a beautiful day for me and my family,” Saka said. “To top it off with a massive win and a goal, I’m so grateful. Let’s just keep going like this. Let’s keep enjoying this journey and continue like this.” His remarks reflected not just personal satisfaction, but also the collective spirit driving Mikel Arteta’s side.

Arsenal’s performance at the Amex Stadium demonstrated resilience and focus, with Saka’s strike coming after sustained pressure against a determined Brighton side.

“We fought for it. In the end, we got the win, we got the result we wanted,” Saka added. “Yeah, we just feel good about it. The games keep coming. We keep getting results and that’s the way we need to keep going. We’ve got another one today, so we’re happy. We just need to keep continuing like this.”

The victory underscores Arsenal’s growing momentum, highlighting both the team’s defensive solidity and attacking creativity.