Mikel Arteta says Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will ‘be back soon’ from injury

Mikel Arteta expects to have Gabriel Jesus available soon following his latest operation (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mikel Arteta is confident Gabriel Jesus will not miss much of the new season as he offered a positive early prognosis on the Arsenal forward’s knee surgery.

The Brazil international went under the knife on Wednesday after experiencing irritation following a more serious operation to treat an injury suffered at the World Cup.