Premier League: Arteta happy for Gabriel Jesus as Arsenal maintain eight-point lead over City in title race

English Premier League: Arsenal coach Arteta delighted for fit-again Jesus

He’s been working so hard, he says as striker scores on his return from injury

Premier League: Arteta happy for Gabriel Jesus as Arsenal maintain eight-point lead over City in title race

For Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta the return of Gabriel Jesus to his forward line must feel like the signing of a new player. The Brazilian was back in the starting line-up for the first time in the Premier League since November on Saturday and struck twice in a 4-1 defeat of Leeds United. The former Manchester City frontman, who suffered a knee injury at the World Cup, was substituted in the second half and left the pitch to a standing ovation.

Premier League: With two goals from Jesus, Arsenal thrashes Leeds United and remains in the lead

With the victory, Mikel Arteta's team reached 72 points and maintained an eight-point lead over City at the top of the tournament

Gabriel Jesus scores twice, Arsenal beats Leeds and maintains an advantage in English

The Brazilian returned to play after an injury he suffered in the Cup

Gabriel Jesus makes two and Arsenal beat Leeds United in the Premier League

The Gunners beat Leeds United 4-1 in the English Championship and continued their winning streak in the competition

Gabriel Jesus scores two, Arsenal thrashes Leeds and opens an advantage over City in the Premier League

Arsenal and Leeds United faced off on ESPN on Star+ this Saturday (1st) at the Emirates Stadium for the 28th round of the Premier League