Arsenal return to action for the first time in 16 days as they host Fulham in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium tonight. The international break was followed by a weekend off for the Gunners, as a result of them exiting the FA Cup earlier this season, and it should ensure they come into this clash with fresh legs.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game at home to Fulham (19:45 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka has returned from injury,

With 9 matches left to play, Arsenal FC enter the break in 2nd place, trailing league leaders Liverpool by 12 points. The Gunners’ dreams of finally ending their title drought have been more or less dead for weeks now.