Bukayo Saka Returns with a Bang as Arsenal Defeat Fulham

Bukayo Saka wasted no time reminding Arsenal fans of his brilliance, scoring just seven minutes into his return from injury to help the Gunners secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium.

The 23-year-old winger, sidelined for over three months with an injury that saw him miss 19 matches, was named on the bench for the Premier League clash. Introduced midway through the second half in place of Ethan Nwaneri, Saka made an instant impact, heading home from close range after excellent build-up play from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal Extend Dominance Over Fulham

Saka’s goal doubled Arsenal’s lead after Merino had opened the scoring in the first half with a deflected strike. Though Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz managed to pull one back in stoppage time, the Gunners held on for all three points, maintaining their impressive record against their London rivals.

The victory extended Arsenal’s incredible unbeaten home streak against Fulham, a run that now spans 32 matches since their first-ever home meeting in 1904. During that time, the Gunners have won 25 times and drawn seven, making it the longest undefeated home record against a single opponent in English Football League history.

Gabriel's Injury Casts a Shadow Over the Win

Despite the victory, Arsenal suffered a setback as Gabriel Magalhães limped off in the first half with a suspected hamstring injury. The Brazilian defender pulled up while tracking back and was replaced by Jurrien Timber. The severity of the injury remains uncertain, but early fears suggest it could be a season-ending blow for Arsenal.

Title Race Heats Up

With this victory, Arsenal remain second in the Premier League table, keeping pace with leaders Liverpool. The Gunners now have 61 points, trailing Jurgen Klopp’s side by nine points ahead of Liverpool’s midweek clash against Everton.

Mikel Arteta’s men will hope that Saka’s return provides the attacking spark they need in the final stretch of the season. However, Gabriel’s injury could pose defensive challenges as Arsenal look to maintain their title charge.

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