AND NOW YOU'RE GUNNER BELIEVE US

Saka insists Arteta's six machines have sent strong message to Prem title rivals

- JOHN CROSS

BUKAYO SAKA believes Arsenal have made a "statement" in the title race.

The six-goal demolition of West Ham shows the Gunners are determined to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City and Liverpool.

It was vital they backed up their morale-boosting win over the Reds with a victory at London Stadium.

And it was not just the three points - but the style in which they won.

Arsenal have not been playing with the same flair as last season but blitzed the Hammers with a sensational display. "We knew it was really important for us to win and make a statement, said Saka. "We did really well, scoring six and keeping a clean sheet.

Mikel Arteta's (below) men are level on points with City and just two behind leaders Liverpool.