Bukayo Saka marked his highly anticipated return with a goal at home Tuesday vs. Fulham in Premier League action, helping the Gunners to a 2-1 win. Saka scored Arsenal's second in the 73rd minute just seven minutes after being introduced for the first time since late December when he tore his hamstring vs. Crystal Palace.

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.

Saka had been sidelined since December but marked his comeback with a goal from the bench, and his close-range header ultimately proved decisive. Arsenal defender Gabriel was forced off through injury after only 16 minutes,

Arsenal could be without centre back Gabriel Magalhaes for next week's Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday after the Brazilian went off during their 2-1 win over Fulham with a hamstring issue.

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.

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.