Fulham are making the trip across the capital to the Emirates (Picture: Metro)
Bukayo Saka is expected to come straight back into the Arsenal team tonight as they take on Fulham at the Emirates.
The Gunners have been without the England international since December after he suffered a hamstring tear at Crystal Palace at the end of 2024.
But having stepped up training during the international break, the 23-year-old is now ready to return to action.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Saka is ready to start this evening with the Gunners boss finally having the option to make meaningful changes to his attack.
Gabriel Martinelli also missed four games with a hamstring issue of his own but was back in action in March, coming off the bench against Manchester United before coming into the starting XI against Chelsea.
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While his attacking options are certainly bolstered, Arteta remains without a centre forward with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus both still out for the season.
Mikel Merino, who continued his goal scoring form for Spain during the international break, is likely to continue in his new role up top.
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Saka set to make his long-awaited return (Picture: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out for the rest of the season.
There were a couple of concerns to emerge from the international break for Arsenal with Riccardo Calafiori limping off during Italy’s Nations League clash with Germany.
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Martinelli returned to action last month (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The 22-year-old suffered a knee injury after slipping while changing direction with early reports suggesting he is facing two to three weeks on the sidelines.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Arteta confirmed his defender is facing another spell out of the team.
How Arsenal could line up this week…
Jurrien Timber meanwhile left the Netherlands camp early after being struck down by illness. The versatile defender however will be ready for the visit of the Cottagers.
Arsenal take on Fulham before heading to Goodison Park for the last time to take on Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
Two titanic ties against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals then await with the Gunners hosting the European champions in the first leg on Tuesday 8 April.
Predicted Arsenal XI to face Fulham
Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Where to watch Arsenal vs Fulham? Kick-off time and TV channel
Arsenal vs Fulham kicks off at 7:45pm on Tuesday 1 April.
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK but you can follow all the action with Metro’s LIVE blog.
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