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Bukayo Saka is BACK! Arsenal handed huge boost as Mikel Arteta confirms star winger is in contention to start Fulham clash after long injury layoff

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<p>England international Saka has been out of action since late 2024. His <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-injury-arsenal-hamstring/blt685635171124eea4" target="_blank">last appearance for the Gunners came in 5-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace</a> on December 21. The 23-year-old has spent several weeks nursing his way back from a hamstring complaint.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Saka was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bukayo-saka-shows-off-hamstring-surgery-scar-arsenal-fitness-update-injured-winger-significant-stride-forward-recovery/bltec686703ed882f4b" target="_blank">forced to undergo surgery after picking up an untimely muscle problem</a>, but is now “ready to go” once more. He comes back into contention at a crucial stage of the season for Arsenal, as they ready themselves for vital fixtures at home and abroad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said when delivering an update on Saka ahead of a London derby date with Fulham at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday: “Bukayo is ready to go. All the careful things are already done. Now it’s about getting him on the grass in the right moments. But he’s pushing. We’ve had to hold him back even. He’s a massive weapon. We know how important his contribution is to our success. It’s great to have him back." When asked if Saka might even start, Arteta responded: "Yeah."</p>

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

<p>While Saka is fighting fit once more, Arsenal lost Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori to injury during the international break. Arteta added: “Calafiori unfortunately picked up an injury with the national team. Unfortunate but lucky it wasn’t much worse. Hopefully a matter of weeks.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After playing host to Fulham, Arsenal will head to Everton on Saturday for a final meeting with the Toffees at Goodison Park. The first leg of their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/champions-league-2024-25-power-rankings/bltf41e9a385718e265" target="_blank">heavyweight Champions League quarter-final clash with reigning kings of Europe Real Madrid</a> will then take place in north London on April 8.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Bukayo Saka is BACK! Arsenal handed huge boost as Mikel Arteta confirms star winger is in contention to start Fulham clash after long injury layoff | Goal.com

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Bukayo Saka is ready to make his long-awaited return from injury after months on the sidelines.

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