Gabriel Jesus has roared back into life for Arsenal this week just when they needed him and his double at Crystal Palace has preserved his own very impressive Premier League record.
Jesus has often been lambasted for not scoring enough goals since his £45m move from Man City but he has hit five in a week now – all against Palace – to show Mikel Arteta he can do the business.
Of course, everyone knows Jesus is a quality operator and after winning four Premier League titles with Man City, there was a reason why Arsenal signed him.
But looking beyond just his qualities, there’s also a good omen following him that might just end up giving Arsenal the league if Gabriel Jesus can keep on scoring goals.
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Gabriel Jesus yet to lose a Premier League game which he’s scored in
Shared by the Premier League’s official website, Jesus has now gone an incredible 61 Premier League games without losing when he gets on the scoresheet.
‘Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus extended his competition record of never losing when scoring in a Premier League game to 61 games.’
It’s a quite remarkable stat for Jesus that dates back to his Man City days.
Gabriel Jesus’ form for Arsenal
Arsenal need someone to start scoring for them before January and it looks like Gabriel Jesus has taken it upon himself this week to be the man.
Strikingly, Jesus has not scored all season for Arsenal in the league until today and unsurprisingly, it’s coincided with a huge win.
Gabriel Jesus’ Arsenal career stats
Games – 91
Goals – 25
Assists – 17
Overall, though, the last 18 months have been an issue for Jesus and Arsenal. He scored just four Premier League goals last season – all in wins – and has taken until December this time around to get off the mark.
Put simply, Jesus has to do better and that starts by staying fit and contributing.
If he can do that, and his good luck charm follows him, then Arsenal will not be far off come May.
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