Bukayo Saka scored minutes after coming on for his first appearance in more than three months, as Arsenal held on for a 2-1 win over Fulham. This was the Gunners’ first match in 16 days, when Mikel Merino earned them a narrow victory over Chelsea, and it looked like being the same story here in another London derby.

On Monday, Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka, who has not played for Arsenal since before Christmas, is fit to return to face Fulham. The immediate reaction from fans has been first excitement and relief. Saka has been an enormous miss for the Gunners for the past few months. He will surely receive a rapturous welcome back should he play.

Bukayo Saka scored on his injury comeback as Arsenal recorded a 2-1 Premier League win against Fulham at the Emirates