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Josh O'Brien

Gabriel Jesus sent concerning Arsenal warning as striker nears return from injury

Arsenal ace Gabriel Jesus has been warned he is not guaranteed of a starting spot in Mikel Arteta's first choice lineup once he returns from his lengthy injury.

The Brazilian has been sidelined since the World Cup having gone under the knife for knee surgery, but his return could soon be upon the Gunners. Jesus was filmed talking to UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov at the Emirates during last Sunday's 3-2 win over Manchester United and the forward told the Russian he could be back on the pitch in five weeks.

While that may be music to the ears of the Emirates faithful as their £45million-man looks set to regain fitness at such a crucial stage of the season, Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn has claimed it is not a certainty that Jesus simply waltzes back into the Arsenal team.

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