Video: Van Dijk caught on his heels as Saka slams Arsenal ahead

Bukayo Saka’s goal for Arsenal to give them a 1-0 lead against Liverpool owed much to Kai Havertz.

The German burst forward into space, only to see his shot saved by Alisson Becker.

Fortunately for the Gunners, the Brazilian could only parry it, and with Virgil van Dijk caught on his heels, Saka was alive to the possibilities and made no mistake as he slammed home to set the Emirates Stadium alight.

??| GOAL: SAKA GIVES ARSENAL THE LEAD!!

Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool

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— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) February 4, 2024

GOAL!!!

Bukayo Saka slams home after Kai Havertz's initial shot is saved. What a start for Arsenal!#beINPL #AFC #LFC #ARSLIV pic.twitter.com/T9UJe3GPOu

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) February 4, 2024

ARSENAL STRIKE FIRST. Bukayo Saka taps home the rebound!

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

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