December 5th 2024.
Bukayo Saka has been a standout player for Arsenal this season, especially when it comes to set-pieces. In fact, Declan Rice recently revealed that Saka was disappointed when he was denied yet another assist in Arsenal's victory against Manchester United last night. It's no surprise, as Saka's precision and skill in delivering set-pieces have been crucial for Arsenal's success in the Premier League.
During the match, Arsenal once again proved themselves to be the kings of set-pieces, scoring two goals from corners in the second half. The first goal came from Jurrien Timber, who expertly headed in Rice's perfectly placed corner. And just 17 minutes later, William Saliba scored an unintentional goal after Saka's deep delivery found Thomas Partey, whose header was deflected into the net by Saliba. Saka's assist count for the season now stands at an impressive 11, as he continues to chase the record held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry for the most assists in a single season.
Rice couldn't help but laugh when he learned that his assist had moved him one step closer to Saka's tally. He knows how important it is for Saka to break the record and believes that as long as they keep delivering good balls, there won't be any competition for assists between them.
Reflecting on their success with set-pieces, Rice shared, "There were a couple tonight that were really good. Every time I took a corner, I knew it was going to be a good ball. I just focused on putting it in the same spot, and with repetition, we ended up scoring goals." He also mentioned that this season has been his most productive in terms of goals and assists, and he's thrilled with his performance.
However, Rice admits that it's been a slow start for him personally, especially after a long Euros tournament. But in the last few weeks, he has been feeling much better and back to his best. In the match against Manchester United, he played with a different energy and was willing to do anything for the team to secure the win. And that's exactly what they did, much to Rice's delight.
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