Arsenal defeats Fulham 2-1 as Saka returns from injury

Bukayo Saka made a significant impact upon his return from injury, scoring just seven minutes after coming on as a substitute, leading Arsenal to a 2-1 victory over Fulham. Mikel Merino opened the scoring in the first half for Arsenal with a deflected shot, while Saka's header cemented the win. However, the match was marred by an injury to defender Gabriel Magalhães, who limped off early with a suspected hamstring issue, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid. Fulham managed to pull one back late in stoppage time through Rodrigo Muniz, but it was too late to change the outcome. Arsenal remains in the hunt for a Champions League spot, sitting nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. Saka's return is seen as a morale boost for a team that has faced significant injury challenges this season.