Gabriel Jesus fires clear message amid Saudi Arabia transfer links
Gabriel Jesus lavished praise on his namesake and Arsenal teammate Gabriel Magalhaes after the stunning 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.
The Brazilian was drafted in from the cold to face Erik ten Hag’s side and delivered with a stellar performance to help secure all three points. A challenging final 25 minutes saw the Red Devils introduce summer signing Rasmus Hojlund, a 6ft 3in target man, but Gabriel held firm.
Arsenal fans have been left surprised by Mikel Arteta’s decision to omit Gabriel in the opening three games of the campaign amid transfer links to Saudi Arabia, but he impressed on his return to remind everyone of his defensive prowess. The 25-year-old’s display did not go unnoticed by Jesus who, moments after wrapping up the game with a well-taken third in the 101st minute, heaped praise on his compatriot.
“Gabriel’s movement was incredible,” he told the media outlet Correspondentes Premier. “I don’t think people notice that. He was very smart. He’s a great defender, and these small details win you games.”
Another Gabriel, this time Gunners winger Martinelli, also paid homage to Jesus following his stoppage-time strike. The former Manchester City man made his long-awaited return from a knee injury last weekend but starred in the closing stages at the Emirates to clinch the victory.
Martinelli lauded Jesus as a world-class striker while admitting his relief that the 26-year-old is back. He told the same outlet: “We’re all very happy that Jesus is back, I’ve said multiple times that for me he’s one of the best in the world in his position. We have Eddie and Kai also can play there.”
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