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‘Now he needs to earn his place’: Mikel Arteta warns Gabriel Jesus he is NOT guaranteed a place in Arsenal's title-chasing XI despite hailing his return from injury as a 'big boost'

Mikel Arteta has heralded Gabriel Jesus’ return from injury - but warned the Arsenal striker he isn’t guaranteed a place in his starting XI.

The Gunners striker made his first appearance since undergoing knee surgery in December, coming on as a second half substitute in the comprehensive win over Fulhamas Arsenal restored their five point gap at the top of the Premier League.

Jesus’ return comes as a huge fillip to Arteta as his team prime themselves for the title run-in.

Arteta said: A big boost. It was the first step today.