Bukayo Saka makes Arsenal pledge as Viktor Gyokeres dressing room verdict issued

Bukayo Saka claims he's "hungry for more" after reaching 100 Premier League goal involvements. The Arsenal winger, who netted a second-half penalty in the 2-0 win over West Ham, now has 55 goals and 45 assists to his name after also racking up his 200th top-flight appearance.

However, Saka insists the best is yet to come, stating: "It feels very good. But yes, knowing myself, I'm always hungry for more but in these moments, I need to not take it for granted especially after being out with a few injuries over the last few months.

"I don't take these things for granted anymore, so I'm really happy with that milestone and I want to push on for more."

Gunners icon Thierry Henry, who also found the target on his 200th Premier League outing, texted Saka on Saturday morning to inspire the 24-year-old to yet another landmark achievement.

Saka has since paid tribute to his father-son-like relationship with the legendary Frenchman, adding: "He messages me a lot and I message him too.

"I'm just really grateful to have that relationship because we all know who he is and what he's done in the game, especially for this club as well. I don't think there's anyone better to learn from, it's a pleasure every time I get to learn from him and get to listen to him and give me some advice.

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"Sometimes you have to think twice, is that really him? Now I'm starting to get used to it. He's really close to me. He's really pushing me and pushing the club. He wants us to win. He's also a fan, so that's nice."

When Arsenal were awarded a second-half spot-kick last weekend, there was a sense of anticipation that Viktor Gyokeres would relish the chance to end his six-game goal drought having blasted home a penalty against Leeds in September.

But Saka, who rifled the ball past Alphonse Areola, never wondered who would be stepping up to the plate, explaining: "No, when I grabbed the ball I wanted to take it, so that was my thoughts at that moment."

Speaking in August, Mikel Arteta told ESPN Brasil that Gyokeres was now the best penalty taker at the club. Meanwhile, Saka has indicated he'll remain on spot-kick duty this season, adding with a smirk: "We'll keep our conversations in house for now, I won't say much more!"

Speaking after marking his 300th match in charge of Arsenal with victory, Arteta lavished his £63.5million frontman Gyokeres in praise for his selfless contribution leading the line.

Fellow forward Saka is adamant the Swede is proving his worth at the Emirates and that the goals will soon follow.

The attacker continued: "I think Viktor's playing really, really well. There's no doubt he's going to score goals. What he's bringing to this team, us as his teammates, we're so grateful for what he does, how he holds the ball, how he makes the runs, the threat he gives us.

"He's a big part of the reason why we're winning these games. His goals will come. We know that, we believe that and we believe in him. I don't think there's any doubts. He's still up, he's still happy and he's still giving his best every game."

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