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 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.

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, with Mikel Arteta admitting he is “very worried” for the Brazilian.Jesus was taken off on a stretcher during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday and an ACL injury has been confirmed after seeing a specialist.