Mikel Arteta reveals Gabriel Jesus conversation before Arsenal return in Fulham win

Arsenal news: Gabriel Jesus returned to action for the Gunners in Sunday's 3-0 thumping of Fulham after being out of action since November

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has revealed the conversation he had with Gabriel Jesus ahead of the Brazilian's return to action against Fulham on Sunday.

"He said to me a few days ago ‘I’m still missing something.’ Yesterday I looked in his eyes and he said ‘I’m ready’. I said ‘OK!’ So then we had the opportunity to throw him in.

"It’s that first step to give him the big boost. He looks free, he looks ready and straight away he generated those two big chances. It’s great to have him back."

Martin Odegaard was also vocal in the importance of Jesus' return to the squad. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said: "I think it’s a massive boost.

"He’s been out for a while now and we know what he’s going to give to the team again. We’re all excited to have him back so very, very happy for him and the team."