PERFECT TIME FOR JESUS TO RETURN

Gabriel's back to add competition as Gunners clock-on for title

-  MATTHEW DUNN

LEANDRO TROSSARD claims the return of Gabriel Jesus is the X factor which could land Arsenal the Premier League title.

A hat-trick of first-half assists in the 3-0 win at Fulham from Trossard meant Jesus could be eased into his first action since suffering injury playing for Brazil during the World Cup.

Moreover, with Arsenal five points clear with 11 games to go, it will keep the rest of the Gunners' strike force on their toes for the remainder of the season.

The trio of Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka have kept the goals flowing in the absence of the £45million former Manchester City striker.

But the added competition for places, together with the psychological boost of seeing the return of a player who was on top of his game at the start of the season, can only help Arsenal to stay on track.