Soccer-Arteta backs Jesus to end Arsenal goal drought

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Group A - Arsenal v FC Zurich - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 3, 2022 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta backed Gabriel Jesus to rediscover his scoring touch soon, after the striker failed to find the net in a 1-0 Europa League win over FC Zurich on Thursday, extending his recent goal drought to eight games.

Brazil's Jesus, who has netted five goals in 17 games for Arsenal in all competitions since he joined them from Manchester City in the close season, last scored in a 3-1 Premier League victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Oct. 1.