Arne Slot hailed Bukayo Saka’s “outstanding” performance in Arsenal’s thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday. Saka was instrumental at the Emirates Stadium, scoring the game’s opening goal by expertly controlling a long-range pass from Ben White, outmanoeuvring Andy Robertson, and firing past Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher.
Liverpool responded with a first-half equaliser from Virgil van Dijk, but Arsenal reclaimed the lead through Mikel Merino before halftime. In the second half, Liverpool raised their intensity and eventually levelled again with Mohamed Salah’s strike, securing a hard-fought point.
Slot commended Arsenal’s tactical flexibility and credited Saka’s skill for challenging Liverpool’s defence. “The second half, our intensity was on another level, but the first half was very difficult for us,” Slot told NBC Sports.
