The internet reacts to stunning strikes from Saka and Martinelli as Arsenal beat Newcastle 2-0

In an entertaining afternoon of football, Arsenal beat Newcastle 2-0 thanks to two stunning goals.

The Gunners hammered Newcastle in the opening period of the match but couldn’t manage to break their opponents down. Then two goals in a 10 minute period in the second-half won the day for the Gunners.

Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the first-half and then after he had to leave the field because of injury, his replacement Gabriel Martinelli doubled Arsenal’s lead and secured the victory.

The result wasn’t a surprise given the form of both teams but the sheer quality of Arsenal’s two goals is what was notable, and Twitter most certainly agreed as plenty of comments came flying in for both strikes.

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FIFA streamer NepentheZ was immediately overjoyed and lavished Saka with the highest praise.

SAKA MY GOAT

— NepentheZ (@NepentheZ) November 27, 2021

Once he calmed down, however, he also added very observantly that the often frustrated Nuno Tavares’ assist was equally as beautiful. The way the Portuguese full-back slipped the ball in for Saka was delightful.

That's an absolutely beautiful goal. Insane Tav assist, what a guy. When he's not trying to score from 40 yards he's half decent!

— NepentheZ (@NepentheZ) November 27, 2021

Reddit agreed in Reddit’s usual hyperbolic fashion.

Many people noticed that Bukayo Saka celebrated his goal by mimicking former team-mate Mesut Ozil’s trademark celebration. A shot-out to a former mentor, perhaps?

📸 Bukayo Saka'dan Mesut Özil sevinci… pic.twitter.com/Kup7QhOWbB

— AmkSpor (@amkspor) November 27, 2021

Saka loves to do the business against Newcastle, and that was pointed out by people.

Bukayo Saka has two goals and one assist in three Premier League appearances against Newcastle.

— Orbinho (@Orbinho) November 27, 2021

Henry Winter was especially impressed by Saka as a player, waxing lyrical about the young man’s qualities before, naturally, speaking well of the goal.

Such a good player. Great finish by Saka. Good movement, persistence, technique. Finally a goal. Neat assist from Tavares. It only takes a minute to score. #afc #ARSNEW

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) November 27, 2021

Saka’s goal spread at the Emirates in the Premier League is perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

Bukayo Saka has scored five Premier League goals at the Emirates:

⚽️ vs. Sheffield United
⚽️ vs. Chelsea
⚽️ vs. Newcastle
⚽️ vs. Tottenham
⚽️ vs. Newcastle

Two with his left-foot, two with his right-foot and one header. ⚖️ pic.twitter.com/ozQ1kBhLHx

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 27, 2021

Want to admire the goal? Have a look for yourself:

The Star-Boy strikes again 🤩

Wonderful, quick passing move from Arsenal, lead by Saka and finished by Saka 👏

Lovely goal 🌶️🔥 pic.twitter.com/sn35n6T16v

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 27, 2021

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Gabriel Martinelli volleyed Arsenal into a 2-0 lead with his second touch less than two minutes after coming on.

93 – Gabriel Martinelli scored just 93 seconds after coming off the bench with just his second touch of the ball, netting his first @PremierLeague goal at the Emirates since January 2020 (against Sheff Utd). Sharp. pic.twitter.com/2YXQVdIPCt

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 27, 2021

Football analyst Jasmine Baba celebrated Martinelli getting back to what he does best, i.e. scoring.

Martinelli back to what he does best

— Jasmine (@jasmine_bh1) November 27, 2021

Advanced stats guru Mike Goodman was mostly impressed with Martinelli’s movement.

Martinelli’s movement to break the defensive line (and arsenals team positioning to accommodate it) before making the run is pretty nifty.

— Mike L. Goodman (@TheM_L_G) November 27, 2021

So many were impressed with the way the goal recalled the overflowing quality that ran through Arsenal at their peak under Arsene Wenger.

That Arsenal goal came out of 2004, what a wonderful something.

— . (@Nigerianscamsss) November 27, 2021

Takehiro Tomiyasu’s cross for Martinelli’s goal meant that both Arsenal strikes had been set-up by their full-backs.

◉ 56’ Tavares assists Saka

◉ 66’ Tomiyasu assists Martinelli

Arsenal’s fullbacks have turned creators in the second half. 🅰️ pic.twitter.com/VlvspWWGlt

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 27, 2021

Ian Wright was happy to show love to a young striker.

Gabi ❤️❤️❤️❤️

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) November 27, 2021

But the final word should go to Aaron West, who summed the genius of the goal up with a gif.

pic.twitter.com/15fHxo5RGq

— Aaron West (@oeste) November 27, 2021