Win some, lose some – that’s the summary of Arsenal’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Fulham on Tuesday night.On the one hand, Mikel Arteta and the Gunners’ fanbase should be thrilled for Bukayo Saka, who returned to the pitch after a long absence. Not only did the young England international clocked some 30 minutes in the second half, coming on for Ethan Nwaneri, but he managed to score a goal from his very first goal-scoring opportunity.Gabriel was forced off with an apparent leg injury early in Arsenal’s match against Fulham.The Gunners face Real Madrid next week. pic.twitter.com/UkVFPJ5ZFr— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 1, 2025 On the other hand, the North Londoners probably lost one of their key players, Gabriel Magalhaes, for quite some time as he limped off the pitch in the first half. The nature of his injury is still unknown, but we’re quite sure he’ll miss the upcoming clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League.That aside, we saw a home side’s routine win, as they scored a goal in each half to top their city rival. Nwaneri cut it back for Mikel Merino inside the box, and at some point, it seemed like the Spaniard made too many touches with the ball. Alas, Merino somehow managed to fire from that awkward position and find the back of the net as the ball deflected off Fulham’s defender Jorge Cuenca. 🚨🏴 GOAL | Arsenal 1-0 Fulham | Mikel MerinoMIKEL MERINO OPENS THE SCORING FOR ARSENAL!pic.twitter.com/AIcoaoFVFz— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) April 1, 2025 Former Arsenal’s keeper Bernd Leno saved the Cottagers from conceding another one shortly after the break, as the hosts were on the verge of doubling the lead. Timber executed a perfect one-two with Martin Odegaard as he dashed into the box, but Leno denied his effort.And then, in the 65th minute, Saka came on for Nwaneri and netted less than ten minutes later from a perfect three-piece action. Gabriel Martinelli made an artistic assist following Trossard’s cross from the left, providing Saka with a superb chance to score from a close range, which he did.🚨🏴 GOAL | Arsenal 2-0 Fulham | Bukayo SakaBUKAYO SAKA DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR ARSENAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE’S BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/EkuAgvnEDP— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) April 1, 2025 Fulham managed just to peg one back through Muniz deep into the stoppage time, but it was too late for an upset as the red and white Emirates celebrated a significant victory, embellished with that heartbreaking Gabriel’s injury.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 30 TuesdayArsenal – Fulham 2-1 (1-0)/Merino 37, Saka 73 – Muniz 90+3/Wolverhampton – West Ham 1-0 (1-0)/Larsen 21/Nott. Forest – Manchester United IN PROGRESSWednesday21:45: (1.40) Bournemouth (5.25) Ipswich (8.00)21:45: (2.15) Brighton (3.75) Aston Villa (3.35)21:45: (1.20) Man. City (7.00) Leicester (14.00)21:45: (1.75) Newcastle (4.30) Brentford (4.20)21:45: (5.50) Southampton (3.90) Crystal Palace (1.63)22:00: (1.40) Liverpool (4.60) Everton (8.00)Thursday22:00: (1.65) Chelsea (4.50) Tottenham (4.70)***odds are subject to change***
