Arsenal stars will pay tribute to Gabriel Jesus ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham, after the Brazilian suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the FA Cup defeat to Man United.

Arsenal players are planning a moving tribute to injured team-mate Gabriel Jesus ahead of their clash against arch-rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night.

Mail Sport can reveal that Mikel Arteta's players have discussed the idea of ​​wearing specially designed jerseys ahead of tonight's derby.

It is understood that the shirts would carry the name of Jesus, his team's number 9 and a message to get well soon.

Jesus is a very popular member of the Emirates squad and the news of his ACL injury has shaken the team.

And the Brazilian international's teammates want to show their solidarity with the gesture ahead of tonight's north London derby.

Jesus will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in Sunday's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Gabriel Jesus is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester United.

His Arsenal teammates prepare an emotional tribute to the Brazilian forward before the north London derby

The injury leaves Gunners boss Mikel Arteta with even fewer attacking options given the prolonged absence of Bukayo Saka.

An Arsenal statement said: “As well as being substituted with an injury during our match against Manchester United on Sunday, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, scans and specialist checks which have confirmed that he has suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

'Gabby will undergo surgery in the coming days and will soon begin her recovery and rehabilitation program.

“We will continue to keep everyone informed about Gabby’s recovery, and everyone at the club will be fully focused on supporting Gabby to ensure she is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”