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Fulham (H) was long earmarked as a potential return date for Bukayo Saka, and the Emirates is set to enjoy the comeback of Arsenal's primary superstar on Tuesday night.
It's been three long months (and some) without the services of the Gunners' talisman. Despite his lengthy absence, Saka still leads the way by some distance on the goal contributions front, with his 22 in the Premier League yet to be challenged by any teammate.
His presence will doubtlessly prove to be a significant boost down the stretch, but will we be celebrating his return from the outset or as a second-half substitute against the Cottagers?
Here's how Arsenal could line up against Fulham in midweek.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Fulham (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper & Defenders
David Raya (GK) - The Spaniard had a quiet international break with Unai Simon regaining his place as La Roja's number one for their Nations League quarter-final. Raya must now begin his quest during the run-in to claim Golden Glove honours for the second consecutive year.
Jurrien Timber (RB) - Arteta confirmed that the Dutch full-back is fine after he suffered with an illness during the break. Timber will keep his place over Ben White on Tuesday.
William Saliba (CB) - Saliba doesn't score all that many, but he was on hand to convert from close range in the reverse fixture.
Gabriel (CB) - Gabriel was suspended for Brazil's 4-1 defeat to Argentina last week, so he returned to north London early. The defender should be fresh for Fulham's visit.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB) - Lewis-Skelly fulfilled a dream during the break, scoring on his England debut, and he surely would've started on Tuesday anyway. Riccardo Calafiori is out for 'weeks' with a knee injury.
Midfielders
Thomas Partey (DM) - Partey enjoyed himself over the break, with Ghana's two victories leaving them in a commanding position at the top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group. The midfielder scored twice against Madagascar, and I wouldn't be against him bringing that scoring form back with him to north London.
Declan Rice (CM) - Fulham are mid-blockers, and I suspect we'll see Rice ahead of the ball for much of the contest. Let's hope he performs a role similar to the one he performed at Nottingham Forest last month.
Martin Odegaard (CM) - Odegaard produced a majestic performance for his country last Tuesday, with Norway's 4-2 win over Israel potentially significant in their quest to return to the World Cup. The return of Saka will doubtlessly aid the skipper.
Forwards
Ethan Nwaneri (RW) - UGHHHH, BORRRINNGGGGGG. We all want Bukayo, and the reception will be great no matter when he appears on Tuesday, but I've got a dreamy vision of the gradually increasing anticipation pervading across the Emirates before a substitute appearance. Ease him in.
Mikel Merino (ST) - Merino was the match-winner last time out for the Gunners, who ended their three-game winless run by beating Chelsea 1-0. Despite Saka's return, we're still going to see plenty of Merino up top.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - We could do with a resurgence down the left during the run-in. Leandro Trossard produced the goods this time last year, but I suspect Martinelli, who'll be fresh given that he didn't travel to South America during the break, will get a start on Tuesday.