Mikel Arteta was buzzing to see Bukayo Saka in his 18 after three months away from the pitches of the Premier League, and he'll love that Saka quickly marked his return with a 73rd-minute goal.

Former Brighton striker Glen Murray says returning star Bukayo Saka brings "something special" to Arsenal after he scored seven minutes into his first appearance since December. The Gunners beat Fulham 2-1 to maintain their slim hopes of the title. "Arsenal did enough in the first half," Murray told the Football Daily podcast.

Saka’s goal was sparked by Martinelli’s positivity. The Brazil international dribbled forward from midfield before delicately flicking Merino’s cross into Saka’s path to head in at the back post, and it was not the first time he caused issues for the Fulham backline.

For Arsenal it was a gruelling yet sadly familiar sight. A key player in obvious pain, his hand clutching the back of his leg. The hamstring muscles of the Arsenal first-team have presented problem after problem for Mikel Arteta this season,

He was only on the bench, but the impact of Saka’s long-awaited return to the fold was evident from the outset. However, Arsenal’s high spirits were quickly dealt a dampener, reminded that the injury gods show no mercy.

Arsenal continue to add pressure on Liverpool with a 2-1 win over Fulham earlier tonight as they refuse to give up on the title charge. Going into the game, they were 12 points behind the Reds

Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday thanks to another goal from stand-in striker Mikel Merino while Bukayo Saka struck a few minutes into his return from nearly four months out with injury.

Premier League giants Arsenal have on Tuesday evening been dealt an altogether concerning blow on the personnel front.Mikel Arteta’s troops are currently locked in league action, in a meeting with

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