Mikel Arteta is ready to hand a returning Arsenal star a start (Picture: Getty Images)Mikel Arteta says ‘unbelievable’ Gabriel Jesus is ready to start and deserves his chance, ahead of Arsenal taking on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Arsenal host the Eagles on Tuesday night as they look to book their spot in the Carbao Cup semis. On whether Jesus is ready to return to the starting XI, the Spaniard said: ‘Yes, he is. Jesus last scored on January 1 (Picture: Getty Images)Arteta has praise for the ‘unbelievable’ striker, though, hailing his ‘fighting spirit’ during a difficult time. ‘Well it’s been a really intense journey I would say,’ Arteta said of Jesus’ time at Arsenal.

Source: Metro December 22, 2025 21:01 UTC