Barely a year since the last EFL Cup quarterfinal face-off against Crystal Palace reignited his Arsenal career, Gabriel Jesus is set on hoping for a repeat performance now that he’s back in action. After a lengthy injury hiatus, he returned to help the Gunners to a 3-0 victory against Club Brugge.

As Arsenal gears up for a busy stretch, manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism about Jesus’s contributions, saying, “You can see now, not only in games, every day in training, how much he wants it. He’s going to deserve a chance soon.”

The stakes are high as Jesus’s return could significantly boost Arsenal’s performance amid a packed schedule. The Gunners desperately need his skills following past struggles and injuries.

Match Details
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 23 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Emirates Stadium – London
Live Stream: Paramount+
Odds: Arsenal -182; Draw +290; Crystal Palace +450

“It’s been a really intense journey,” Arteta mentioned. “He gave something extraordinary to our club, and now we must utilize his return effectively.”

The pressure is on as the Gunners aim for the EFL Cup and beyond.