VIDEO: ‘North London Forever!’ - Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus sings along to pre-match anthem to get him in the mood for crucial Champions League clash

The Brazil international was named among the substitutes for the second leg of a last-16 showdown with Portuguese opposition. Despite not being required from the off, the South American striker was very much in the mood for continental action.

After taking up his place on the bench, and with Emirates Stadium rocking to the sounds of a tune that has become a major part of pre-match rituals in north London, Jesus could be seen joining supporters in bellowing out a song that is intended to inspire those in the stands and on the pitch.

Jesus did make it onto the field against Porto, with Mikel Arteta introducing him in the 83rd minute. Arsenal held a 1-0 lead at that stage and saw the tie go all the way to penalties following a 1-1 draw on aggregate. Jesus was not required to step up in the shootout, with Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice converting their spot-kicks as David Raya saved two in a 4-2 triumph.

Arsenal have now reached the next international break and will not be back in action until facing fellow Premier League title hopefuls Manchester City on March 31. Jesus will be hoping to figure prominently against his former club, before getting another chance to sign ‘North London Forever’ loud and proud when the Gunners return to home soil against Luton on April 3.