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Arteta says Jesus is back to his best after League Cup hat-trick

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring against Palace. [AFP]

Mikel Arteta claimed Gabriel Jesus was "back at his best" after the Brazilian fired Arsenal into the League Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in the 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Arteta's side suffered an early shock in the quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium when Jean-Philippe Mateta put Palace ahead.

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