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MIKEL ARTETA issued a worrying update after Gabriel Jesus was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Manchester United.

The Brazilian, 27, winced in pain as he was replaced by Raheem Sterling.

Arsenal goalkeeper attending to an injured player on the field.
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Gabriel Jesus suffered a first half injuryCredit: PA
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus being stretchered off the field.
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The 27-year-old was carried off on a stretcherCredit: AFP

Jesus hurt himself tangling with Bruno Fernandes.

The forward had raced back to help out defensively on 35 minutes.

When Fernandes appeared to have space to shoot on the edge of the box, Jesus bundled him over.

The Portuguese was furious not to receive a free-kick and even threw his boot in anger.

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As Fernandes complained to the referee, receiving a yellow card for his troubles, Jesus writhed in agony on the ground.

Jesus covered his face as he was taken off on a stretcher.

And after the game - won by Man Utd on penalties - Arteta revealed: "It's not looking good.

"He was in quite a lot of pain, he had to come off on a stretcher and he's not looking good."

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Speaking on the BBC, Theo Walcott said: "Hopefully, Gabriel Jesus will be back soon but it does not look good."

His replacement Sterling was making his return from a knee issue.

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KAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.

The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.

And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.

Here is how SunSport's Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars...

DAVID RAYA - 6

Could do nothing about United's goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.

JURRIEN TIMBER - 7

Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.

Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.

WILLIAM SALIBA - 7

Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.

GABRIEL - 6

Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.

Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.

MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY - 5

A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.

JORGINHO - 5

Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.

MIKEL MERINO - 4

Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.

Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.

MARTIN ODEGAARD - 7

A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.

But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.

GABRIEL JESUS - 6

Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.

Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI - 7

Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.

Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.

KAI HAVERTZ - 3

Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.

But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.

SUBSTITUTES

Raheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) - 6

Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.

Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) - 6

Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.

Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.

Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) - 5

Will wonder how he didn't score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.

Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.

Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) - 5

Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.

Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -

His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match.

The former England man's last appearance came in the League Cup against Crystal Palace on December 18.

Arsenal are without star man Bukayo Saka, who is expected to be sidelined until March with a hamstring injury.

Ethan Nwaneri, meanwhile, sustained a muscle injury during last week's 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Boss Arteta does have Leandro Trossard available, as well as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli.

Elsewhere in the team, defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined.

Arsenal's next match will see them host fierce rivals Tottenham at the Emirates.

Ange Postecoglou's side got themselves out of an FA Cup pickle earlier, needing extra time to beat non-league Tamworth 3-0.

Gabriel Jesus's Arsenal 2024-25 EPL stats.
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