After their poor performances against Real Sociedad, two Real Madrid veterans will likely be benched against Arsenal.

Polish back Jakub Kiwior took Gabriel's place alongside William Saliba. Arsenal go to Everton at the weekend before Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The Gunners will return to the Premier League to host Brentford before the second leg at the Bernabeu on April 16.

Arsenal could be without multiple key players for their upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, which kicks off with the first leg at the Emirates Stadium next Tuesday.Real

He was only on the bench, but the impact of Saka’s long-awaited return to the fold was evident from the outset. However, Arsenal’s high spirits were quickly dealt a dampener, reminded that the injury gods show no mercy.

Arsenal continue to add pressure on Liverpool with a 2-1 win over Fulham earlier tonight as they refuse to give up on the title charge. Going into the game, they were 12 points behind the Reds

Bukayo Saka has already featured for Arsenal in a friendly behind closed doors, as well as having a long run in full training with the senior side.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesWhen Mikel

Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday thanks to another goal from stand-in striker Mikel Merino while Bukayo Saka struck a few minutes into his return from nearly four months out with injury.

Mikel Arteta was buzzing to see Bukayo Saka in his 18 after three months away from the pitches of the Premier League, and he'll love that Saka quickly marked his return with a 73rd-minute goal.

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