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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• England international sidelined since December
• Nursed his way back from hamstring complaint
• Raring to go ahead of crucial run of fixtures

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  England international Saka has been out of action since late 2024. His last appearance for the Gunners came in 5-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on December 21. The 23-year-old has spent several weeks nursing his way back from a hamstring complaint.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Saka was forced to undergo surgery after picking up an untimely muscle problem, 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.

• WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

  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."

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  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.”

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