Premier League • 8 min read • Verified Editorial

Saka’s Masterclass: Arsenal Overcome Southampton Scare 3-1 as Kai Havertz Equals Van Persie Emirates Scoring Record

Bukayo Saka scored one goal and assisted two others as Arsenal recovered from a goal down to defeat Southampton 3-1 on October 5, 2024.

By Marcus Vance (Senior English Football Correspondent) • Published: 2026-10-03 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz celebrate after turning the match around with two quickfire goals at the Emirates Stadium.
Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz celebrate after turning the match around with two quickfire goals at the Emirates Stadium. (Arsenal FC / Getty Images Europe)

<h3>Saka Inspires Second-Half Emirates Comeback</h3>

Bukayo Saka produced an extraordinary individual performance at the Emirates Stadium on October 5, 2024, driving Arsenal to a 3-1 victory over Southampton after Cameron Archer had given the visitors a shock lead.

<h3>Goals Breakdown & Havertz Record</h3>

Archer silenced the Emirates in the 55th minute before Saka set up Kai Havertz three minutes later to equal Robin van Persie's record of scoring in seven consecutive Emirates appearances. Saka then crossed for Gabriel Martinelli to make it 2-1 (68') before sealing the win himself in the 88th minute.