Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus made his first Premier League start of the season in the Gunners' 3-1 win over Southampton last weekend.

Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martinelli were enough to seal all three points. The Saints took a shock lead right after the first half, but Arsenal rallied back and won the game.

Gabriel Jesus failed to have a single shot on target, and made only nine passes during the game before being substituted off for Leandro Trossard in the 60th minute.

'We made the changes we had to make. Everybody deserves to play and in the first half, it could have been very different for the result.

'After, we decided to change because the energy had to be changed and we brought on three players that have the ability to do that and they really helped, but I'm pleased with everyone.'

Ian Wright pleads with fans to be patient with Gabriel Jesus The former Manchester City striker is yet to find the back of the net this season for Arsenal. And Gunners fans have been concerned that they have not been able to rely on the Brazilian over the last year.

Ian Wright defended Jesus on his podcast, urging for patience from the fans:

'Can I just say something about Gabriel Jesus because I feel the need to support him right now,'

'I really, really do. I know there's a feeling that we may have outgrown him but remember when Gabby came, he was a leveller, he levelled us up.

'Arsenal are at a certain level now but we will definitely need him at some stage so I think it's important in this moment for the Arsenal fans to support him.

'They have to get behind him. Don't be frustrated with the way he's playing, he's trying so hard at the moment and we're going to need him.

'We need to make sure we give him confidence because he's won this [the Premier League] four times. He's been clutch in many situations before.

'Listening to the murmurings and the way the fans are... please man, back this guy, stay with him.

'He wants to do so well and it's just not happening right now but he needs support, he really, really does.'

Gabriel Jesus was not called up to the Brazil squad for this international break.