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 have been hit by injuries to key players up front and there are growing concerns about Kai Havertz's suitability in the role.

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'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,

Mikel Arteta said Tuesday that Arsenal are "actively looking" to improve their squad, revealing the club are "very worried" about an injury to Gabriel Jesus, who has reportedly ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.

Arsenal on Tuesday provided an update on Gabriel Jesus after the striker sustained an injury. The Premier League north London club disclosed this in a statement on their website. The Brazilian international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.