Overview
- Gabriel Jesus sustained a knee injury while defending against Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the first half of Arsenal's FA Cup third-round match.
- The 27-year-old striker was carried off on a stretcher after signaling to the bench in visible pain, raising concerns about the severity of the injury.
- Jesus's injury compounds Arsenal's existing challenges, with key players Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Ben White already sidelined.
- Raheem Sterling, on loan from Chelsea, replaced Jesus and may see more playing time in upcoming matches, including the north London derby against Tottenham on Wednesday.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the injury as a 'big worry' but declined to comment on potential January transfer plans to bolster the squad.