Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus is nearing a first-team return after 10 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The Brazilian has been working his way back to fitness but hasn't featured for the Gunners since January.

Arteta’s remarks reflect confidence in Gabriel’s determination and recovery habits, suggesting that although the defender’s absence is a significant challenge, Arsenal expect him to return sooner rather than later and continue playing a central role in their campaign.

Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal can weather the storm of "weeks" without their defensive leader Gabriel as injuries threaten to derail the Gunners ahead of a pivotal week.

Arsenal's preparations for Sunday's home clash with Tottenham Hotspur have been hit by uncertainty over centre-back Gabriel, whose thigh injury is expected to rule him out of the showdown.

Mikel Arteta was able to turn to his bench to defeat Bayern Munich – when you have a winning team, everyone wants to be part of it