Bukayo Saka scores within 7 minutes of Arsenal Return, then does a Special Celebration - Watch

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Arsenal fans had been waiting patiently - and on Tuesday night, Bukayo Saka reminded everyone just what they'd been missing.

Returning from a short injury layoff, the 22-year-old winger came off the bench in the 66th minute and needed just seven minutes to get on the scoresheet, netting Arsenal's second goal against Fulham.

The England international, who wears the No. 7 shirt for the Gunners, returned to his goal-scoring spree within seven minutes of his return to action.

It was a moment of perfect timing and trademark composure. A sweeping move saw new signing Mikel Merino deliver a dangerous cross from the right. Gabriel Martinelli met it with an audacious flick at the near post, and there was Saka - lurking at the back post - to nod it home from close range with his head.

It was a welcome sight for Arsenal, whose attack has lacked a bit of spark in Saka's absence. The winger had missed the last three months or so due to an injury. Though the club had been cautious about rushing him back, his performance remains at the peak even after the long injury lay off.

Bukayo Saka scores Goal on Return - Watch

Manager Mikel Arteta had hinted pre-match that Saka was "close" to full fitness, but few expected him to make such an instant impact. "We've missed his energy, his intelligence on the ball, and his hunger in the final third," Arteta said after the match. "To come on and score like that speaks volumes about his mentality."

The goal also takes Saka's Premier League tally to 6 for the season and 10 across all competitions. The 23-year-old has now reached double-figure mark for Arsenal for the fourth season in a row.

Arsenal still refuse to give up the Premier League hopes and are still in the Champions League, and with Saka back and firing, belief around the Emirates is only growing.

Bukayo Saka's Special Celebration

Bukayo also had a special celebration after his goal. The England star celebrated with his teammates and then went straight to the Arsenal bench to give a firm hug to the medical staff. The Arsenal star has been working hard for his rehabilitation and the Arsenal medical staff and physios have played a big part in his recovery. The Gunners star sustained the injury on December 22 and within just over three months, he is back in action courtesy of the medical staff, whom he remembered and tributes through the celebration.