Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury against Manchester United, according to reports.

The 27-year-old was stretchered off in the first half of the match, which United won on penalties to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup. He looked to be in some discomfort and was replaced by Raheem Sterling for the remainder of the contest.

Arsenal would have been hoping for Jesus to escape serious injury but it seems their worst fears have been realised. He will be out for a long time with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, according to The Athletic.

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