Saka’s goal was sparked by Martinelli’s positivity. The Brazil international dribbled forward from midfield before delicately flicking Merino’s cross into Saka’s path to head in at the back post, and it was not the first time he caused issues for the Fulham backline.

Bukayo Saka made a triumphant return from injury after three months, scoring just seven minutes after coming off the bench in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham.

After 101 days impatiently waiting on the sidelines, Bukayo Saka needed just six minutes to mark his return to fitness with a goal, nodding in Arsenal's second in a 2-1 Premier League victory at home to Fulham on Tuesday night.