Just a few moments after making his return, Bukayo Saka scored a goal, demonstrating to Arsenal supporters exactly what they have been seeking all along.
During the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League, the winger scored for the Gunners in just seven minutes when they were playing Fulham.
Saka was substituted for Ethan Nwaneri in the middle of the second half of the match that took place at Emirates Stadium. He was introduced to the crowd to a rousing reception after being named to the bench for the match.
After receiving assistance from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli, the 23-year-old player immediately made an effort to threaten and found the back of the net as he headed home from close range.
Saka scored his first goal for Arsenal in a substitute role, which was his 68th goal for the club across all competitions.
Throughout the course of this season, he has contributed to a total of 23 goals across all competitions (10 goals, 13 assists).
Saka had been out of action for a total of one hundred days, which is equivalent to more than three months, and he had missed a total of 19, but he has already brought to the attention of Arsenal supporters the significance of his role in this team.
“The reception speaks for itself,” Declan Rice said on Saka after the game. “Thank you for the support.” It is because of his ability to attack the box and sniff the goal that he is considered to be one of the best wingers in the world.
“He is in the right position at the right time, and you take them. This is the perfect way to cap off a fantastic evening for both him and for us.
“He provides us with a means of expression. Every single one of our front players is so unique, and they rotate so proficiently. Tonight, Martinelli was incredible; he provided us with a real outlet, and he did a good job protecting Bukayo’s goal. Having Bukayo back is a huge boost to the team.
In the first half, Merino scored the first goal of the evening, and the goal scored by the England star was the second goal of the evening.
Mikel Merino’s shot that was deflected opened the scoring in the first half for Arsenal, which continued their commanding performance and ensured that they would take home all three points. In stoppage time, Rodrigo Muniz scored a goal that was a consolation target.
Moreover, as a consequence of this, a rather remarkable piece of history has been extended.
Since the beginning of the season, the Gunners have never suffered a defeat at home against Fulham, a record that now stands at 32 matches against the company from west London.
Over the course of this time period, Arsenal has achieved a total of 25 victories and seven draws since their very first encounter on Arsenal territory, which took place in 1904, some 121 years ago.
Over the course of the history of the English Football League, that run holds the record for the most unbeaten home run ever hit against an opponent.
In spite of Arsenak’s best efforts, the evening did not go completely in their favour.
The reason for this is that Gabriel Magalhaes had to leave the game due to an injury that occurred during the first half.
Due to the fact that the Brazilian was running back to get into position, he suffered a hamstring injury, which resulted in him being withdrawn from the competition and replaced by Jurrien Timber.
Despite the fact that the Gunners were victorious, it is possible that the injury will bring an early end to his campaign. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time.
With 61 points to their name, Arsenal maintains their position as the second-best team in the Premier League after achieving victory.
They are currently nine points behind Liverpool, who are currently leading the Premier League and will be playing Everton on Wednesday night.
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