3 questions heading into Arsenal’s trip to Everton

Burnley's English manager Sean Dyche (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) at the end of the game during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 13, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Burnley's English manager Sean Dyche (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) at the end of the game during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 13, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Jesus scored last time out for the Gunners. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Jesus scored last time out for the Gunners. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

2. Will Gabriel Jesus return to the XI?

Jesus did not start in any of the Brazilian World Cup qualifiers, but maybe he should have. Richarlison instead got the nod and looked absolutely lost.

After his sensational goal against Manchester United, is it time for Jesus to reclaim the starting centre-forward role from Eddie Nketiah? I think the time is right if Jesus is fully fit.

While his finishing may not always be clinical, there is no doubt that he helps in the build-up more than any other forward option Arsenal has. He also creates havoc as Arsenal’s best dribbler.

If the angel Jesus is fit, he must start.

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