EPL: Mikel Arteta reveals big boost to Arsenal’s title challenge
The return of Gabriel Jesus, according to Mikel Arteta, will significantly help Arsenal’s title defense.
On Sunday, the Arsenal defeated Fulham away at Craven Cottage to retake a five-point lead over Manchester City in the standings.
The goals were scored by the Brazilian combination of Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard, while Leandro Trossard, a former Brighton star, gave a hat-trick of assists.
With 15 minutes remaining in regulation and a 3-0 lead, Mikel Arteta substituted Gabriel Jesus, who was making his first appearance for the Gunners in about four months.
The Brazilian international has been out with an injury since December 2022, following the World Cup.
Arteta was ecstatic to see him back and in good shape.
The Spaniard told reporters that the return of the Brazilian was a “big boost. Today was his first step, and we weren’t sure if the game was appropriate for him at the time. He confided in me a few days ago, “I’m still missing something.
He said “I’m ready” when I looked him in the eyes yesterday. I said, “Alright,” as a result. As a result, we then had the chance to include him, which is the first step in giving him that boost.
