Saka: We weren't at our best throughout the 90s – Arseblog News

Bukayo Saka spoke to Sky Sports this evening after the 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Here's what he had to say.

About the mood in the cabin…

It's a bit disappointing. Kudos to Liverpool, they're a good team but we just feel like we haven't been at our best over the entire 90 years.

Is it about the second half?

Yes, 100 percent. I think we showed our qualities in the first half, we dominated. We didn't give them anything, they just scored from a set piece. I don't think they had another chance, I can't remember one, but in the second half we fell behind a bit and weren't at our best.

Why has it changed?

I don't know, I just feel like maybe Liverpool have more momentum, they've won more duels than us, they've had more possession than us, and then of course the momentum goes to them and we have to defend more.

Did losing Gabriel have a psychological impact?

Yes, of course he is a big player for us, but that is no excuse, we have to adapt and do our best no matter who is on the pitch.

About missing games and coming back to make a difference…

Yes, I hate missing games and it was really frustrating standing on the sidelines watching, but yeah, I just had that game in my head that I would do anything to come back for that game and yeah, I was happy to be out there again today.

Aiming for his goal…

Yes, I'm trying to keep the goalie's guess going. I think it was a nice ending. I haven't seen it yet, but it felt good.

When he surpassed Thierry Henry's record as the fastest to 50 goals…

Yes, he has every record, Thierry Henry, so it's nice.

At a Henry-like party…

Everything is Thierry Henry-esque. When you score, it's Thierry Henry-esque. If you score it's Thierry Henry, if you support it's Thierry Henry.

How he feels…

I'm doing well. I thought I could finish the game but the gaffer obviously dropped me but yeah, I felt good.