After watching Gabriel Jesus score a hat-trick against Crystal Palace in midweek, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the striker has rediscovered his best form.

Two meetings with Crystal Palace, in the space of just four days, have revitalised Arsenal’s attack and brought new life to Gabriel Jesus. A week ago, the Brazilian striker was a fringe player with an uncertain future in north London.

With a little help from Arsenal's biggest stars, Gabriel Jesus got everything he could possibly have wished for this Christmas. Mikel Arteta too, as the Gunners reached the semifinals of the EFL Cup and were afforded the first hint that their attacking depth chart might not be as barren as had been feared.