'I can score goals' - Jesus breaks silence after helping Arsenal defeat Palace

Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he was under pressure before returning to goalscoring form for the Gunners.

Jesus had endured a lengthy goal drought, scoring only once in his previous 33 appearances for the Gunners.

The Brazilian striker has since experienced a dramatic turnaround, bagging a hat-trick in the midweek 3-2 win and following it up with two more goals at Selhurst Park.

Brazilian striker Jesus, who has rediscovered his scoring touch, provides a timely boost for manager Mikel Arteta as Arsenal continue their hunt for a Premier League title.

This renewed form has helped Arsenal close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just three points.

"At one point I was feeling (pressure) but still I never doubted my quality," Jesus told the BBC.

"I never doubted I can score goals. Obviously when you are having a bad moment you have to keep your mind strong, and that's what I tried to do.

"Sometimes I know when I played and leave with a smile on my face everything is different because I am grateful to God, he's great with me and it's impossible to do it without him."

Arsenal's next tie is against Ipswich Town on Friday as they continue to push for a first Premier League title since Arsene Wenger last won it in 2004.