Bukayo Saka shows class in celebration as he scores just SEVEN MINUTES into Arsenal return after 101 days out injured
BUKAYO SAKA scored just seven minutes into his first appearance in 101 days.
The Arsenal star, 23, had been missing since undergoing hamstring surgery in December.
Boss Mikel Arteta revealed on Monday that Saka was fully ready and raring to go.
The winger was named on the bench for tonight's clash with Fulham and was thrown on for Ethan Nwaneri in the 66th minute.
Just seven minutes later he found the net, heading home from close range following Gabriel Martinelli's flick.
Saka immediately ran over to the Arsenal bench to celebrate.
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The England star singled out fitness coach Sam Wilson.
Arsenal's No7 has known Wilson for several years, having also worked with him in the Gunners' Under-21s team.
The Gunners had already led 1-0 when Saka was introduced, courtesy of Mikel Merino's heavily deflected first half effort.
Rodrigo Muniz went on to score a late consolation, although Arsenal saw out a 2-1 victory.
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Arteta's side lost Gabriel to injury just 16 minutes into the contest.
The Brazilian went down holding his hamstring following a chase with Adama Traore.
Gabriel, 27, went off shaking his head and was replaced by Jakub Kiwior.
The centre-back is now a huge doubt for next week's huge Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
