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 were handed a major blow when Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off the pitch during the FA Cup clash with Manchester United

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.

Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury is “not looking good”, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says. The Brazil striker was taken off after 40 minutes in Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to 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.

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Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will undergo knee surgery after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. Jesus picked up the injury last weekend during Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.

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.

A statement from Arsenal on Tuesday afternoon read: ‘Further to being substituted during our match with Manchester United on Sunday, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, scans and specialist reviews which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday's FA Cup defeat against Manchester United. Mikel Arteta has been dealt another cruel attacking blow, which should force Arsenal into action in the January transfer window.

Arteta also launched a passionate defence of Kai Havertz after abhorrent social media posts were sent to the Germany international’s wife, Sophia.