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Sam Truelove & Tom Canton

Arsenal handed Gabriel Jesus injury boost ahead of Sporting CP as striker returns to training

Arsenal have been handed a huge injury boost ahead of their Europa League round of 16 clash against Sporting CP. Gabriel Jesus was among those who trained at London Colney on Wednesday morning ahead of the European tie on Thursday evening.

Mikel Arteta is putting his side through their paces as the Gunners prepare to face a team who dropped into the Europa League following a disappointing Champions League campaign. Ruben Amorim's side finished third in their group, behind Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham and Frankfurt.

With football.london at the open training session at London Colney on Wednesday morning, Jesus was spotted walking onto the field alongside Thomas Partey. Dressed in a thick black jacket, gloves and a snood, the returning Brazilian will be a welcome sight for Arteta ahead of what is an important part of the season.

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