There has been much speculation about the possibility that Arsenal will go to the winter market in search of reinforcements to increase the internal competitiveness of the squad. But, when no one expected it, Gabriel Jesus picked up the phone again for Christmas. And with his double against Crystal Palace, he ended an 11-month drought without scoring in the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus, celebrating with GabrielAP
Arteta, who was the great supporter of his arrival, did not hesitate to praise him: “He completely deserves it. He has been very constant and patient. It is a great sign and we are very happy to be able to have Gabriel Jesus back.”
It is a great sign and we are very happy to have Gabriel Jesus back
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal coach
Signed for more than 50 million euros in the summer of 2022 when he barely had one year left on his contract with Manchester City, his start as a ‘Gunner’ brought back the excitement to an Emirates Stadium that he had seen go by without pain or glory in recent years. years to forwards like Lacazette or Aubameyang. An associative and feisty profile in equal parts who, without being a scorer, managed to generate 11 goals in his first 20 games… until he was injured in December.
Gabriel Jesus percentiles in the last 365 days
Since then, he has had a series of different physical problems that have kept him off the playing field for 199 days. Period of time in which Gabriel Jesus’ confidence has suffered such a collapse that, since he scored against Nottingham Forest last January, he had not kissed the Premier nets again in all of 2024.
Christmas gift
This season, where he had already become a residual element in Mikel Arteta’s rotation, he had barely scored a goal against Preston. But, after scoring a hat-trick against Crystal Palace to put Arsenal in the Carabao semi-finals, Gabriel Jesus responded again by scoring a double at Shelhurst Park to end an endless drought. In addition, he participated directly in the other three goals that built the ‘little hand’.
“I scored two goals and missed one that I will dream about. When I play with a smile on my face, everything is different. So I try to stay mentally strong,” confessed the Brazilian after the match against a Palace team that he has ‘taken’ punctilio’.
I try to stay mentally strong
Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal player
Two goals with which, in addition, he continues to prolong an idyll that is difficult to watch. And the fact is that, whenever he has scored with the Premier in the Manchester City and Arsenal shirts, his teams have not lost… and the tally now extends to 61 games.
Gabriel Jesus, bidding for a ball against CucurellaAP
With a contract until 2027, there has been speculation that it could be used as a bargaining chip. But, after having scored the same goals in a week as in the previous 45 games, Gabriel Jesus has once again picked up the call from Arsenal.
I work hard and I know my qualities
Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal player
“I work hard and I know my qualities. In my mind, I know I can score. I just have to put myself in a good position to finish the action.” Perhaps, it is a good time to consider Gabriel Jesus has returned home for Christmas.
