Arsenal Beats Fulham 2-1: Bukayo Saka Returns and Scores in Style

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory against Fulham in their 30th Premier League match, with the highlight being Bukayo Saka’s return to action after a 101-day injury absence. Entering as a substitute in the 66th minute, Saka was cheered on by the fans and managed to score Arsenal’s second goal. In the 73rd minute, Gabriel Martinelli provided an excellent assist, and Saka headed it home from close range to make it 2-0. Eddie Nketiah had opened the scoring earlier in the 37th minute with a bit of luck as the ball deflected off a defender, confusing Fulham’s goalkeeper. Although Arsenal’s third goal attempt by Martinelli in the 89th minute was disallowed for offside, the final scoreline stood at 2-1 after Harry Wilson’s late consolation goal in stoppage time. This win takes Arsenal to 61 points, reducing the gap to Liverpool to nine points, with the Reds having a game in hand. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers took another step towards Premier League survival by defeating West Ham United 1-0 at home, thanks to a goal from Scott Laird in the 21st minute.