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’s return for Arsenal after a lengthy injury lay-off couldn’t have gone much better. The 23-year-old had been sidelined since December with a hamstring problem, missing a crucial period of the season.

Bukayo Saka is back in the Arsenal squad for Tuesday's game against Fulham, ending a three-month spell on the sidelines.