Mikel Arteta was buzzing to see Bukayo Saka in his 18 after three months away from the pitches of the Premier League, and he'll love that Saka quickly marked his return with a 73rd-minute goal.

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.

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.