The confirmation that Gabriel Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his left knee represents a devastating blow for Arsenal, particularly in the midst of a demanding

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus will undergo surgery for an ACL injury sustained in the team’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United on Sunday.

“Further to being substituted during our match with Manchester United on Sunday, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, scans and specialist reviews which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee,” Arsenal said in a statement on Tuesday night.