Arteta confident Gabriel Jesus can lead Arsenal’s attack
Mikel Arteta has expressed strong belief in Gabriel Jesus as Arsenal’s top striker option after his return from injury. The Brazilian made his comeback on Wednesday in a Champions League win, ending an 11-month absence. Arteta highlighted Jesus’s energy and impact, suggesting he can push to be the club’s main striker. The manager also addressed competition in the squad and the form of other forwards.
Match highlights
- Gabriel Jesus returned to action on Wednesday, playing his first minutes since a knee injury in January.
- Mikel Arteta praised Jesus’s quality and said he should aim to be Arsenal’s first-choice striker.
- Jesus faces competition from Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, with Havertz currently injured.
- Arteta dismissed the idea of selling Jesus, emphasizing his importance to the team.
- Arsenal remain top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Manchester City, as they prepare to face Wolves.
