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Luke Thrower

Arsenal handed Gabriel Jesus injury concern with 'massive problem' in top four race claim

Arsenal icon Paul Merson has warned the Gunners that there will be a 'massive problem' if striker Gabriel Jesus suffers an injury problem over the course of this season. The Brazilian has impressed in his formative days at the Emirates Stadium, having only joined in the summer.

Jesus made the £45million switch from Manchester City, looking to fill the gap left by the outgoing Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 25-year-old has come to not only fix the concerns over the lack of a goalscoring centre-forward but also offers plenty on and off the ball in general play.

He has already made an impact on the pitch, scoring three and assisting three so far, with manager Mikel Arteta claiming he has raised the standards at the club. "I wouldn't like to play against him," the coach said. "I have never been a defender, but I can imagine they don't enjoy it [facing Gabriel Jesus].

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