Fans thrilled by display from 27-year-old Arsenal star in 5-1 win. Images via Getty, Twitter - @Rionex_ , @Flowboy_Emo
Fans thrilled by display from 27-year-old Arsenal star in 5-1 win. Images via Getty, Twitter - @Rionex_ , @Flowboy_Emo
Fans were blown away by Gabriel Jesus' display in Arsenal's clash against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The match ended in a 5-1 win for the Gunners on November 21 at Selhurst Park.
Jesus opened the scoring for Arsenal with a right-footed shot just six minutes into the clash from an assist by Gabriel Magalhães. Crystal Palace found their equalizer with Ismaïla Sarr's goal after being set up by Tyrick Mitchell in the 11th minute.
The Brazilian forward struck again, taking the lead for the visitors through an assist by Thomas Partey following a corner in the 14th minute. Kai Havertz added to the Gunners' score with a right-footed shot from close range in the 38th minute.
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Arsenal's fourth goal came with Gabriel Martinelli's strike from close range from an assist by Declan Rice in the 60th minute. The 25-year-old English midfielder netted the last goal following an assist by Riccardo Calafiori in the 84th minute.
Ethan Nwaneri replaced Jesus in the 86th minute. Along with netting two goals, the 27-year-old had three shots on target while maintaining a pass accuracy of 80%.
Prior to this week, Jesus had only scored once in 20 matches, for which he received a lot of criticism. He has registered five goals in Arsenal's last three matches across competitions.
Fans hailed Gabriel Jesus for his performance in Arsenal's 5-1 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Here are some of the reactions from X:
One fan wrote:
"Well.. He ain't done yet. He's trying to shame all those who wrote him off."
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Another added:
"Gabriel Jesus is absolutely unstoppable right now 🥵🔥."
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"May your apologies be as loud as the disrespect!" chimed in another fan.
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One account posted:
"Gabriel Jesus owns Crystal Palace bro 😂."
Another tweeted:
"Make him carry that fire for head, we still need deadly striker."
"He’s playing like he’s celebrating every match as a final," posted another.
One user wrote:
"Jesus scoring before Christmas, it’s written in the star ⭐️."
While another wrote:
"Is there even a stop button for Gabriel Jesus right now? 🔥⚽ Another brace in record time."
Gabriel Jesus has started in nine out of the 22 matches for Arsenal this season while recording six goals and two assists.
Mikel Arteta on Gabriel Jesus' display in Arsenal's 5-1 win against Crystal Palace in PL
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta shared his thoughts on Gabriel Jesus following his performance in Arsenal's 5-1 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. While speaking in the postmatch conference, the Spanish manager expressed being impressed with the Brazillian star's comeback and said (via Metro):
"It has to be [a turning point]. We now have to push him and let him go and be behind him because he’s had some difficult moments and, as a striker, it’s not easy because you get a lot of the spotlight. But credit to him and his work ethic. The way he came back in the summer, he was a completely different player and now he’s getting the reward. Sometimes it takes time.
"You have to prepare for your opportunity, that’s it. You fail to prepare, when you have the chance it’s not going to happen. That’s clear. So want it, you want it early, and sometimes it’s not going to happen. You have to dig in, go again, sometimes you don’t see the rewards. It’s like looking in the mirror after one day in the gym or one week or one month. Sometimes it needs more time and suddenly everybody starts to tell you that you look different, much better, healthier and good things happen. I think it’s a good example to understand what Gabi has done."
Jesus arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Manchester City in 2022, and his contract is valid until 2027. Overall, the Palmeiras academy graduate has registered 25 goals and 17 assists in 91 appearances for the Gunners.