Premier League 2022-23: Bukayo Saka Penalty Earns Arsenal Victory Against Liverpool – In Pics

Bukayo Saka has come a long way since missing that decisive penalty in the shootout at the European Championship final. More than a year later — and with his most important spot kick since — Saka stepped up and coolly converted his effort to give Arsenal a 3-2 win over Liverpool and keep the Gunners at the summit of the Premier League 2022-23. The penalty on Sunday was Saka’s second goal of the match. The Gunners had a dream start as Gabriel Martinelli scored after 58 seconds but Liverpool grew into the game, with Darwin Núñez equalizing in the 34th minute. Arsenal restored the team’s lead just before halftime in the fifth minute of added time when Saka tapped in from close range to make it 2-1. But the visitors were back on level terms again in the 53rd through substitute Roberto Firmino.

Updated: 10 Oct 2022 12:56 pm

Premier League 2022-23 | Photo: AP/Rui Vieira

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp stand during the Arsenal's players celebrate after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal won 3-2.

Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, left, and Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, right, talk with Arsenal's Gabriel, second from left, and Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal won 3-2.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka waves supporters at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal won 3-2.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, top, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, center, celebrates with his teammate Bukayo Saka after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London.