Bukayo Saka has marked his first appearance in more than three months by scoring as a substitute in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham that trimmed the gap to Premier League leader Liverpool to nine points.

Bukayo Saka is back in training and his return to action can't come quickly enough for a faltering Arsenal team.

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.

With eyes inevitably drifting towards next week's visit of Real Madrid to north London, Arsenal welcome Fulham to the Emirates Stadium. More importantly, they also welcome back Bukayo Saka, the star forward whose hamstring tear in late December was the death knell for the Gunners' title challenge.

Arsenal will look to keep their slim title hopes alive on Tuesday, as they return to Premier League action with a capital clash at home against West London rivals Fulham. A win today would see the Gunners reduce the gap between the team and league leaders Liverpool to a more palatable nine points,