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.

An ACL injury is the worst injury possible for players, with Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus becoming the latest to suffer the fate.

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 striker Gabriel Jesus will undergo knee surgery after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. Jesus picked up the injury last weekend during Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.

The Brazilian forward had to be taken off on a srether in the FA Cup third round defeat to Manchester United, and is now set for extended spell on the sidelines

Arsenal have confirmed that forward Gabriel Jesus sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during their FA Cup defeat to United