In his official report on the match at the San Siro, Postecoglou was full of praise for Gabriel Jesus, highlighting the striker's predatory instincts as the difference-maker on the night. Jesus scored two goals in the first half to set Arsenal on their way to victory, a performance that Postecoglou felt gave the English side a vital "cutting edge".
"Jesus' alertness in the box gave Arsenal a cutting edge to complement their ability to create opportunities from various avenues," Postecoglou wrote in his analysis. He was particularly impressed by the striker's anticipation, noting that both goals came from reacting faster than the defenders around him.
"Both goals were instinctive," he reported. "The first was from a mis-hit shot that he was able to capitalise on and the second from a rebound off the crossbar. Both are a demonstration of a goalscorer's instincts as, while others are watching, he is anticipating an opportunity to score." These reports, along with those from other observers, will eventually be collated to decide the Team, Player, Young Player, and Goals of the Season.