Arsenal vs. Norwich: Saka’s shot to get a double and 2-0 on Boxing Day for the Premier League | VIDEO

Once again Bukayo Saka to make a difference in a journey that he will never forget on Boxing Day. The left-handed winger who plays on the right was well outlined in front of the goal to score the 3-0 Arsenal vs. Norwich City, the match of the 19th Premier League at Carrow Road.

It all started with a throw-in by the ‘Gunners’ that was executed by Kieran Tierney. The left-back found Granit Xhaka, who returned the ball to the defender at the opponent’s mark. Thus, the scorer and Scottish international found his teammate Martin Odegaard in the center of the field.

The Norwegian progressed with a pass into the box for Alexandre Lacazette. Immediately, the Frenchman was thrown out of that sector due to rival pressure. Then, the Frenchman connected with Saka, who returned to have a one-on-one with the marker Brandon Williams. The Arsenal man made a cut and then defined a cross to make it 3-0 and his double in the game.

Saka’s first goal

The action began on the wing with the high pressure of Gabriel Martinelli, who caused the error in the delivery by central Ozan Kabak. Then, Kieran Tierney, left back of the ‘Gunners’ anticipated his marker and then connected through the center with French striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Immediately, the Frenchman combined with the Brazilian Martinelli, who dragged the mark of up to four men from Norwich. Before losing the ball, the former Ituano gave the balloon to Martin Odegaard, located in front of the goal. However, the former Real Madrid player chose to play with the left-handed attacker, who acts on the opposite side.

Saka controlled, but was ahead of Brandon Williams. Then, the Arsenal man made a feint inside and then crossed over the second post. The goalkeeper Angus Gunn stretched, but could not avoid the first conquest of the day that has the ‘Gunners’ in the Champions League area.

Positive cases at Arsenal

Before starting the actions on Boxing Day, Arsenal announced the lineup with the starters and substitutes. Right away, the London club reported that players Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ainsley Maitland-Niles tested positive for coronavirus. Therefore, they do not accompany the campus.