Gabriel Jesus could be playing again for Arsenal within WEEKS.

The striker has been ruled out since November with a knee injury that he sustained during the World Cup. He returned to North London to undergo surgery and has been put on a detailed programme of recovery by the club's medical staff.

He could potentially be back in contention for the Gunners sooner rather than later.

Football.London report that Jesus could well be back in the squad before next month's international break.

Domestic action pauses after the Gunners' showdown with Crystal Palace on March 19 and Jesus could well take to the pitch during that game. Before that, Arsenal face a string of vital fixtures, with the first two coming this week against relegation strugglers Everton and Bournemouth.