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'I thought I'd chip him' - Saka insists his Arsenal wonder goal against Chelsea was a shot not a cross

The starlet helped cap a sterling performance for the under-fire Gunners as they ran out 3-1 winners in a Boxing Day derby at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has revealed that his wonder goal against Chelsea was an intentional finish as opposed to a mishit cross, while revelling in his side's return to winning ways.

The teenager helped to cap an impressive performance for the under-fire Gunners when he stretched their lead after half-time in their eventual 3-1 derby victory against the Blues on Boxing Day.

Having headed into the half-time break with a comfortable lead thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka, the hosts further cemented their hold just before the hour mark when Saka struck.