Only three weeks ago he was sent off as United were beaten by relegation threatened Wolves. In his two games since, Fernandes’ tantalising footwork, fanatics and never say die attitude have been on full display. He has had his critics since taking the armband with Roy Keane’s infamous suggesting the captaincy should be taken off him.

Arsenal were dealt a hammer blow after Gabriel Jesus was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of their FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday. Jesus fell to the ground and appeared to clutch his knee when trying to tackle United captain Bruno Fernandes at the Emirates Stadium.

Gabriel Jesus has suffered a serious knee injury which could force Arsenal to change their transfer plans in what remains of the January transfer window. The Brazil international was carried off on a stretcher following a collision with Bruno Fernandes during Sunday’s FA Cup third round defeat.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says there is a "big worry" over Gabriel Jesus after the striker was carried off on a stretcher with a knee injury during the first half of the FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

Arsenal's striker needed a stretcher after suffering an injury in the first half vs. Manchester United in the FA cup.