Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has spoken out on the challenges he faced while out during a lengthy injury spell.

Mikel Arteta says he wouldn’t consider selling Gabriel Jesus in January, adding that the player still has the opportunity to reclaim Arsenal’s first-choice striker spot.Photo by Dean

Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal’s first-choice striker, following the return of the Brazil international after 11 months on the sidelines. The 28-year-old on Wednesday played his first minutes for the club since suffering a knee injury in January,

Jesus was initially not part of Arsenal's squad for the league phase of the competition but has now replaced Max Dowman.

GABRIEL JESUS has been doubting himself for the last 11 months. But there is certainly no doubt that Arsenal have missed the Brazilian striker and fittingly, Jesus is back in time for Christmas.

It has been 332 days since Jesus last played for Arsenal and the striker credited his faith for helping him through the difficult period. He said he appreciated the time it gave him reflection.

Playing on the right, with Bukayo Saka rested, Madueke fired home a brilliant finish from outside the area in the first half having burst powerfully from just inside the Brugge half. He then doubled the lead with a simple headed finish in the second half.

Gabriel Jesus made his comeback from an ACL injury in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge on Wednesday.

Gabriel Jesus is "happy" after making a return from his devastating ACL injury during Arsenal's victory over Club Brugge in Belgium. The Gunners had plenty to celebrate as they registered a sixth consecutive Champions League win,

Mikel Arteta believes he can solve his selection headache up front by playing Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres in the same team. Arsenal have been hit hard by injuries recently, but that has been in defence and going forward,