Bukayo Saka reveals message from Arsenal icon Thierry Henry

Bukayo Saka has revealed the message from Arsenal icon Thierry Henry that seems to have spurred him on after scoring in his 200th Premier League appearance against West Ham United on Saturday.

Goals from Declan Rice and Saka made sure the Gunners ran away with a comfortable 2-0 against West Ham at home to go a point clear at the top of the table.

Saka returned from an injury just two weeks back and has now scored his second Premier League goal this season.

The 23-year-old made Arsenal history with his penalty goal in the 67th minute against the Hammers as he became only the second Gunners star in history, after club legend Henry, to score on his 200th Premier League appearance.

Declan Rice had scored the opener in the 38th minute, after Eberechi Eze’s powerful shot was well saved by Areola before Rice gratefully hit home the rebound.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Saka said: “Thierry messaged me this morning to remind me we lost the last two games to West Ham at home. He is always pushing me. I am really happy to have my name with his records.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

On Arsenal’s performance against the Hammers, Saka added: “It showed the progress we have made. The last two seasons we slipped up at home against West Ham and we wanted to put that right today.

“We know the quality we have at the top end of the pitch, and we know if we keep a clean sheet, it is more than likely we will win the game.”