Gunners Secure Vital Win Over Fulham as Injury Crisis Deepens in Defense
Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, cutting the gap behind leaders Liverpool to just nine points—though having played an extra game. Mikel Merino opened the scoring before Bukayo Saka, making his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury, sealed the win with a crucial goal.
However, the triumph was marred by fresh injury concerns as two key defenders, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber, were forced off with hamstring and knee issues respectively. The Gunners are already without Ben White and new signing Riccardo Calafiori, both sidelined with knee problems, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with a mounting defensive crisis.
Speaking after the match, a concerned Arteta admitted the extent of the injuries remains unclear. “We don’t know how bad it is yet,” he said via Arsenal’s official website. “Gabi felt something in his hamstring, and Jurrien was struggling with his knee. These are two players who never want to come off, so it’s worrying.”
The Spaniard acknowledged the strain on his squad, adding: “Losing four defenders in a week is a huge blow, but we have players ready to step up.”
On a brighter note, Arteta hailed Saka’s impactful return, praising the winger’s resilience and connection with the fans. “It’s a beautiful moment to see how much our supporters love Bukayo,” he said. “His goal lifted the whole stadium, and his gratitude to the medical team shows his character.”
With the title race heating up and a defensive headache to solve, Arsenal now face an anxious wait to assess the severity of their latest injuries—potentially shaping their season’s fate.
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