Jesus was asked about his namesake, Gabriel Magalhes, who was injured for a few months this season and only returned in the game against Brighton.

Arsenal demolish Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium to deliver a statement win in the Premier League title race. Four goals in the second half - from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus - move Mikel Arteta's side five points clear at the summit. Ollie… pic.twitter.com/xRNTMhosVM

The sample size so far is miniscule, Jesus having played barely an hour of football this season, but the signs are that he has returned with a bang. Against Club Brugge he crashed a shot against the crossbar and the pressure he placed on Yerson Mosquera was enough to force the own goal that beat Wolves.

Half chances came and went for Arsenal as they sought a nerve-easing opener, Gyökeres twice heading off target from teasing crosses and Trossard’s tame effort forcing former Gunners goalkeeper Martínez into his first action of the evening. But Villa were proving frustratingly stubborn despite injuries and suspensions in their defence.

Arsenal are preparing for a crucial January transfer window as their title battle with Manchester City heats up. Piero Hincapie has returned from injury but Mikel Arteta is facing a huge injury crisis with Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori both absent from yesterday's clash with Brighton.