Arsenal's Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Jesus, 27, left the pitch on a stretcher before the end of the first half in Arsenal's FA Cup tie with Manchester United on Sunday,

Arsenal announced Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury in his left knee against Manchester United in the FA Cup with the striker set to undergo surgery.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus will need surgery on a serious knee injury as Gunners boss Mikel Arteta scrambles to replace the Brazilian in the January transfer window.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus will have an operation on his left knee after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Jesus, 27, was taken off on a stretcher during Sunday's FA Cup third round defeat by Manchester United at Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian has made 27 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring seven goals.

Just when Gabriel Jesus was rediscovering his form for Arsenal, the Brazilian suffered a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Gabriel Jesus' knee injury is "not looking good," with sources telling ESPN the club fear he will miss the remainder of the season.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus will undergo surgery for an ACL injury sustained in the team’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal's Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what is suspected to be an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, according to British media reports on Tuesday.

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will undergo surgery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury to his knee. The Brazil international was forced off on a stretcher in the first half of Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round tie against United on Sunday night before Mikel Arteta’s side went on to lose the game on penalties.