Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka made a sensational comeback after a 101-day injury layoff, scoring in his first game back to help the Gunners secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League.

Saka, sidelined since December, found the net in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from Gabriel Martinelli to put Arsenal 2-0 ahead at the Emirates Stadium.

The home side had earlier taken the lead in the 37th minute when Mikel Merino converted a well-placed pass from Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal Dominate Possession

Arsenal controlled the tempo of the match, enjoying 52% possession and registering four shots on target, while Fulham managed three.

Fulham’s Late Response

Despite Arsenal’s dominance, Fulham clawed one back in stoppage time (90+4) through Rodrigo Muniz, assisted by Ryan Sessegnon, setting up a tense finale. However, the Gunners held firm to claim all three points.

Physical Battle and Discipline

The match saw a highly physical contest, with Fulham committing 10 fouls compared to Arsenal’s two. Three yellow cards were issued: one to Arsenal’s Declan Rice (72’) and two to Fulham’s J. Andersen (52’) and S. Lukić (58’).

What’s Next?

Arsenal will look to build on this momentum in their next Premier League fixture, while Fulham aims to bounce back from the defeat.