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Bukayo Saka Set to Return for Arsenal After Three-Month Injury Layoff

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms Saka is ready to play against Fulham, providing a major boost ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals.

Bukayo Saka has not played for Arsenal since December
Saka scored five and created 11 Premier League goals this season before his injury

Overview

  • Bukayo Saka will return to action for Arsenal in their Premier League match against Fulham on Tuesday, March 31, 2025, after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in December.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta described Saka as a 'massive weapon' and emphasized his importance to the team's success as they navigate a demanding phase of the season.
  • Saka's absence coincided with Arsenal's struggles in the Premier League, where they are now 12 points behind leaders Liverpool with nine games remaining.
  • Arsenal faces Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 8, with Saka's return seen as a critical boost to their attacking options.
  • The team has been contending with injuries to other key players, including Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, further highlighting the significance of Saka's comeback.