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GAB GUNS FOR CUP RETURN

Gabriel Jesus to travel with Manchester City squad for FA Cup semi-final tie with Arsenal and could make shock return

GABRIEL JESUS is eyeing a surprise return for Manchester City in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal.

The Brazil striker, 20, is in Pep Guardiola's squad and will travel to Wembley - just two months after suffering a broken metatarsal.

 Gabriel Jesus was in full training with his Manchester City team-mates today
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Gabriel Jesus was in full training with his Manchester City team-mates todayCredit: PA:Press Association Images

Guardiola said of his £27million January buy: "He's really, really much, much better.


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"Today he will take part in training, he's coming back with his happiness. We are so happy."

Former Palmeiras star Jesus has been in full training this week.

And Guardiola added: "All the squad are travelling down tomorrow and we will watch the match between Tottenham and Chelsea.

"He will be part of that and after that, we will see."

 Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is a contender to face Arsenal in the semi-final
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Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is a contender to face Arsenal in the semi-finalCredit: PA:Press Association
 Etihad chief Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is a serious contender to take on Arsenal
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Etihad chief Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is a serious contender to take on ArsenalCredit: PA:Press Association Images
 Gabriel Jesus made a quick impact after making his debut on February 1
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Gabriel Jesus made a quick impact after making his debut on February 1Credit: Getty Images

Jesus bagged four goals and made three starts after an history debut in a 4-0 win over West Ham on February 1

He became the first City player to net and set up a goal in their first Premier League game.

But he suffered injury just when his impact was posing big questions over the future of Etihad frontman Sergio Aguero.

 Gabriel Jesus hopes to bounce back in the FA Cup after two months out injured
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Gabriel Jesus hopes to bounce back in the FA Cup after two months out injuredCredit: Reuters
 Gabriel Jesus is keen to get his City career back up and running against Arsenal
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Gabriel Jesus is keen to get his City career back up and running against ArsenalCredit: PA:Press Association
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