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Mikel Arteta feels that Bukayo Saka fully deserved one night to remember when he marked the end of his 101 day absence by marking the winner to beat Fulham 2-1.

The winger nodded at home a great film by Gabriel Martinelli in the seven minutes following the bench release to put us 2-0 in advance against the chalet, and took three months of hard transplant and rehabilitation behind him for a difficult period for the winger.

The boss was delighted with his contribution and is delighted to put him back into the lap, especially since he challenged Bukayo to hit the ground with us who were still fighting for the points of the Premier League and to dream of new progress in the Champions League in the last consecutive line of the season.

Thinking about the return of Bukayo, Mikel said: “It was a beautiful reaction from our people to show him that love, respect and admiration and he fully deserves. His reaction immediately after having marked was to thank all the scientists of the sport, the physios and all those who participated in his recovery.

“He is trained with us in the last nine days, and he was impressive right away. The problem we posed for him was very demanding while respecting the deadlines because we knew that the moment we throw it, it must be ready because it is the most important part of the season, so I am really satisfied with that.”

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Bukayo was not the only player to praise his manager. After having implemented another crucial goal, Mikel Merino was praised by his compatriot for having continued to excel in an unusual position, while more of our attackers were recognized.

Mikel admits that the victory had a cost, Gabriel being forced early with a muscular and jurin injury Timber playing through the pain barrier after picking up a problem shortly after, but for the moment, he focuses on the positives that three points have brought.

“(Merino) was playing in a new position today, he plays in two different positions,” said Arteta. “He is an intelligent and committed player who has a lot of qualities that you recognize, and others that you probably do not have from the outside.

“Some great performances today. Ethan had very good times, Martinelli was also great. His assault, his determination to create many problems for the defensive line. Overall, I am very happy.

“It’s long without being together. They were all trained differently and in different environments and to play the way we played, with this attack, this commitment, this quality sometimes and being so dominant was very impressive.

“Being very strong at home gives you this confidence for the remaining part of the season, which we can do. Today’s disadvantage is uncertainty about the physical condition of Gabi and Jurrien, but tomorrow we can assess this.”

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