Gabriel Jesus sauntered off the substitutes’ bench and straight back into the hearts of the Arsenal fans. After 11 months on the sidelines, the 28-year-old Brazilian striker returned to first-team action during the second half of Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Club Brugge.

Mikel Arteta hailed "magic" Noni Madueke following his impressive brace in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Club Brugge, in which Gabriel Jesus returned from injury.

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus was asked the entire comeback was like for him, and the challenges he faced. There was one thing that stuck out.

It has been 332 days since Jesus last played for Arsenal and the striker credited his faith for helping him through the difficult period. He said he appreciated the time it gave him reflection.

Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres have both travelled with the Arsenal squad for the Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, according to Hand of Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus is nearing a first-team return after 10 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The Brazilian has been working his way back to fitness but hasn't featured for the Gunners since January.

Christian Norgaard adds to positive night with impressive display as returning Arsenal star offers timely reminder