Bukayo Saka netted a brace as Arsenal continued their bid for Champions League qualification in a comfortable 5-0 victory away at Norwich City on Sunday.
Saka opened the scoring early on before defender Kieran Tierney doubled Arsenal’s lead just before half-time. Saka added a third just after the hour-mark, and Norwich’s hopes were put to bed as striker Alexandre Lacazette scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes. Midfielder Emile Smith Rowe then helped turn the result into a thrashing as he scored Arsenal’s fifth just before full-time.
Sunday’s result moves Arsenal to 35 points after 19 games as manager Mikel Arteta’s side earned their four-consecutive league win, aiding their bid to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2017.
“It’s a very satisfying result because in this festive period we have to keep performances to a high level,” Arteta said. “We looked sharp and committed.
“It’s a big win for us. The amount of chances we create is pleasing. We go to every ground to try and impose our game. Today was a really good example.”
