Bukayo Saka required an operation after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenals 5-1 win over Crystal Palace in December; Arsenal return to Premier League action on Thursday April 1 against Fulham and

Mikel Arteta has provided a hint on Bukayo Saka's return from injury after Arsenal's win over Chelsea. The Gunners claimed a 1-0 win over the Blues thanks to a first-half goal from Mikel Merino at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta revealed Bukayo Saka is getting closer to making a return to the Arsenal squad - but the London derby against Chelsea on Sunday may come too soon for him. The 23-year-old has not featured since December with a hamstring injury.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has outlined the Gunners' strategy to bring star winger Bukayo Saka back into the fold as they prepare for a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid next month.