After Gabriel saw Jesus He scored a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace In midweek, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the striker had rediscovered his best form.
Unfortunately for Palace, they haven’t seen the last of the Brazilian frontman this week.
At Selhurst Park on Saturday, Jesus picked up where he left off at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, scoring two first-half goals – his first in the Premier League this season – in a 5-1 win over Oliver Glassner’s side.
He opened the scoring after just six minutes, firing past goalkeeper Dean Henderson after a Bukayo Soccer cross deflected into his path.
Ismaila Sarr equalized for Palace but Jesus restored the Gunners’ advantage with a perfectly placed effort into the top corner.
The striker had the chance to complete his second hat-trick in the space of four days but five goals in two games was a more than satisfactory return for a player who had managed just five goals for Arteta’s side in his previous 45 outings.
“It’s great to be back in the team, more games,” Jesus said after Saturday’s win. “Arsenal is a massive club and I know the pressure here as a number nine. When I play with a smile on my face, everything is different.”
Former England striker Alan Shearer said on BBC Match of the Day: “He’s having such a tough time in front of goal. Michael Arteta deserves a lot of credit. He got the goal in midweek and you could see he had faith. In training
“He had to start today. It was a great performance. No wonder he’s back in goal. He’s got a spring back in his step.”
After recent questions about whether Arsenal need to sign a more natural goalscorer, could Jesus be the focal point the Gunners are looking for?
