Gabriel Jesus in line for shock return for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal after breaking his metatarsal only 10 weeks ago

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Gabriel Jesus could make a shock comeback for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Sunday, 10 weeks after breaking a metatarsal in his right foot.

The Brazil star was expected to miss the rest of the season after having surgery for the injury he suffered at Bournemouth on February 13 in his fifth City game.

But the 20-year-old forward, who was an instant hit following his £27million move from Palmeiras in January, trained on Friday and will travel to Wembley with the City squad. 

Pep Guardiola has revealed Gabriel Jesus could play in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal

According to Guardiola, starlet Jesus has recovered well from his fractured metatarsal

The Brazilian took part in training alongside his team-mates ahead of their clash with Arsenal

Jesus scored three goals in his first five games for City after moving to England in January

Manager Pep Guardiola said: ‘He’s really much, much better. We are so happy he’s back again.

I am happy for all the injured players when they come back, but especially him. He had all of Europe in his hands and he came to join us. We cannot forget that.

‘That’s why we’re so happy he can help us to score goals at the end of the season. We are going to travel with all the squad to Wembley and he will be part of that. We will watch the match between Tottenham and Chelsea. After dinner I will decide the team.’

Jesus and his team-mates take on Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday for a place in the FA Cup final

The Brazilian forward shares a joke with his compatriot Fernandinho at training on Friday

Jesus made a big impact in his first month after joining City and has been out for 10 weeks

The Brazilian star was expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery

However, City will be without John Stones due to a muscle injury. ‘Maybe he can come back to face United on Thursday, but I don’t know,’ Guardiola said.

He also urged his players to take the chance to add silverware to an unexceptional season.

‘We want the FA Cup to put in my players’ heads how good they are,’ he said. ‘Winning titles helps you a lot. It helps you win more. You win a title or a final, it’s a lot of stress, a lot of pressure. If you handle that and you win, the next time is easier.’

However, he would understand if the club’s owners are unhappy with his first season in charge.

‘I don’t think they will be happy,’ said Guardiola. ‘Expectations are the highest they can be, the club want to win titles.

‘Despite the fact that I am happy with what we’ve done, it is still not enough. But the chairman and the owner have to decide whatever they want.’

Guardiola has fond memories of Wembley, having won the Champions League there in 2011

The Spaniard also won as a player at Wembley in 1992 when Barcelona beat Sampdoria

Guardiola admits that Wembley will always hold a special place in his heart after seeing Barcelona win the European Cup there. 

He was a player in the 1992 final when Ronald Koeman’s winner beat Sampdoria in extra-time, and the coach in 2011 when a Lionel Messi inspired Barca overcame Manchester United.

‘Definitely the word Wembley in my life is so important,’ he said. ‘We were able to win the first Champions League (there). Ronald Koeman made a fantastic goal beating Sampdoria and (Roberto) Mancini.

‘The second one we beat one of the best teams in the world in Manchester United at Wembley, and especially the way we played. 

'I will always remember in my heart. It was an outstanding performance in all senses. We played for 25 minutes second half where I will not be able to forget it.

‘That’s why Wembley is an important part of my life. Coming back there will always be special for me.’ 

The likes of Vincent Komany and Yaya Toure (right) have experience of playing at Wembley

For the likes of Jesus and Leroy Sane (pictured), however, a first FA Cup final is one game away