This was Bukayo Saka’s moment. Out for 101 days with a hamstring injury, Arsenal supporters crammed into the Emirates with the anticipation of seeing him for the first time this year. They were not disappointed.

Former Brighton striker Glen Murray says returning star Bukayo Saka brings "something special" to Arsenal after he scored seven minutes into his first appearance since December. The Gunners beat Fulham 2-1 to maintain their slim hopes of the title. "Arsenal did enough in the first half," Murray told the Football Daily podcast.

Arsenal delivered a straight-forward 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday, keeping their dim Premier League title hopes alive but suffering a potentially-costly injury to their Champions League hopes.

All the latest football news and Premier League build-up as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka is available to return on Tuesday against Fulham.

He was only on the bench, but the impact of Saka’s long-awaited return to the fold was evident from the outset. However, Arsenal’s high spirits were quickly dealt a dampener, reminded that the injury gods show no mercy.

Bukayo Saka has already featured for Arsenal in a friendly behind closed doors, as well as having a long run in full training with the senior side.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesWhen Mikel

Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday thanks to another goal from stand-in striker Mikel Merino and as Bukayo Saka struck a few minutes into his return from three months out with injury.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" as his side prepare to face Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Arsenal continue to add pressure on Liverpool with a 2-1 win over Fulham earlier tonight as they refuse to give up on the title charge. Going into the game, they were 12 points behind the Reds