Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Celebrates Bukayo Saka's Historic Premier League Achievement
Bukayo Saka reached his 100th Premier League goal contribution milestone during his 200th top-flight appearance, drawing admiration from Thierry Henry, who publicly expressed how "proud" he feels about the Arsenal winger's achievement.
Following a 2024–25 season that was significantly affected by a persistent hamstring injury, Saka has already netted three goals across seven matches this campaign, with his latest strike occurring during Arsenal's 2–0 triumph against West Ham.
The England star converted the Gunners' second goal from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, contributing to Mikel Arteta's team securing three crucial points that ultimately lifted them to the Premier League summit before the October international window.
This strike marked Saka's 55th Premier League goal, bringing his total involvement to 100 when combined with his 45 assists. This significant achievement coincided with the 24-year-old's 200th English top-flight match.
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After Arsenal's win and Saka's personal milestone, club icon Henry offered his congratulations to the winger via Instagram.
"From the ACADEMY to the EMIRATES," Henry posted. "From your DEBUT to 200 PL GAMES, with 55 GOALS and 45 ASSISTS!!!
"KEEP on MOVING BUKAYO!!!!!! So PROUD of YOU."
With his goal against West Ham, Saka joined Henry in a select group; these two Arsenal players remain the only ones in club history to score during their 200th Premier League match. Henry achieved a double against Crystal Palace in February 2005 on his milestone occasion.
Top Premier League Goal Contributors for Arsenal
Rank | Player | PL Goal Involvements |
|---|---|---|
1 | Thierry Henry | 249 |
2 | Dennis Bergkamp | 181 |
3 | Robin van Persie | 135 |
4 | Ian Wright | 123 |
5 | Theo Walcott | 108 |
6 | Cesc Fàbregas | 105 |
7 | Robert Pires | 103 |
8 | Bukayo Saka | 100 |
While Saka has considerable ground to cover before matching Henry's impressive statistics during his Arsenal tenure, the winger is gradually establishing his legacy in the club's record books. The England international requires just nine additional goal contributions in the Premier League to become the fifth-highest contributor in Arsenal's history.
The Gunners will require their star player to remain healthy and performing at peak level if they hope to secure their first Premier League championship since Henry's era at the club. Arsenal have concluded as league runners-up over the past three campaigns.
Arteta's squad also harbors ambitions for continental success; Arsenal are currently considered favorites to finish atop the Champions League league phase standings this season.