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The top 5 moments of Arsenal’s 2021/22 season

By Mitch Peotter

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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3. Bukayo Saka rounds off victory at Stamford Bridge

Bukayo Saka made no mistake from the spot. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka made no mistake from the spot. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

This penalty had so much more meaning than just any other penalty in a match.

After Saka’s miss in the Euros final to give Italy the win last summer, it would’ve been very easy for him to shirk responsibility when handed the opportunity to seal a memorable victory at Stamford Bridge.

The Gunners were 3-2 up when Cesar Azpilicueta was adjudged to have fouled the England international in the Chelsea box.

Saka, though, proved his mettle as he stepped up to score the penalty he won, sending the imposing Edouard Mendy the wrong way for good measure. At 20 years old, Saka already has the mentality of a champion. This felt like a significant moment in his blossoming young career.

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