Medical staff may wince but football has a long history of key players returning from serious injuries straight into big games

A night built around Bukayo Saka ’s long-awaited return from injury, Arsenal ’s superstar winger marked his comeback with a goal as the Gunners ran out 2-1 winners over Fulham. A win that nibbled away at Liverpool ’s hefty margin at the top of the Premier League table, Saka’s moment did far more than secure the points for Mikel Arteta ’s side.

Bukayo Saka made his return for Arsenal after three months, making an instant impact and giving Mikel Arteta's Gunners hope for what lies ahead.

On Friday, the Arsenal boss confirmed that both Ben White and Jurrien Timber have “a chance” of being fit to face the Toffees, but whether he risks either and for how long remains to be seen, with the Madrid game looming large.

Bukayo Saka made a sensational return for Arsenal on Tuesday, scoring in a 2-1 win over Fulham after a three-month spell on the sidelines.

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

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 marked his highly anticipated return with a goal at home Tuesday vs. Fulham in Premier League action, helping the Gunners to a 2-1 win. Saka scored Arsenal's second in the 73rd minute just seven minutes after being introduced for the first time since late December when he tore his hamstring vs. Crystal Palace.