Arsenal could cut the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League to nine points if they beat Fulham on Tuesday night
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta all smiles after beating Chelsea before the international break
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta all smiles after beating Chelsea before the international break
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is once again fit for selection ahead of the return of the Premier League on Tuesday night. The Gunners have been without Saka since December when he picked up a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace.
Saka had been a key player for Arsenal prior to his injury with nine goals and 14 assists to his name in 24 appearances. In his absence, the north London club have dropped off the pace in the title race and sit 12 points behind the Reds in the table.
Initially, Arteta had been hopeful that Saka would be back for March's fixtures but that timeline was too tight for the forward. But speaking to the media ahead of their clash with Fulham, the Spaniard delivered promising news on the England international's injury.
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"He is pushing, we have to respect the timeframe. He is ready to go," Arteta said before confirming that he could play tomorrow night.
Arteta would go on to add: "His role and his contribution to our success is so important to us. The fact that he is able to come in at the most important part of the season is massive."
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka(Image: PA)
The Gunners will narrow down the gap to nine points with a win over Marco Silva's side but that could only be short-lived. Liverpool return to action a day later when they host Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Arne Slot's side are out for a measure of revenge over the Toffees having dropped two points at Goodison Park in controversial circumstances back in February. The Reds last lost at Anfield to Everton in February 2021 and since then have beaten them three times, all by a 2-0 margin, at home.
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