Jesus and Martinelli produce the goods for Gunners
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Two pieces of Gabriel Jesus magic sent Arsenal on their way to their second Champions League win of the season as they defeated Sevilla 2-1.
First the provider then finisher for the Gunners' two goals, Jesus once again showed everyone what he can do on the biggest stages in World football as he ended up the decisive figure for Mikel Arteta's side.
Greeted by a symphony of hostility from the home supporters, Arsenal knew they could not afford any more slip-ups away from home in Europe after being defeated 2-1 in their previous match away at RC Lens.
After a tepid opening five minutes from both sides, the Gunners should have gone in front in the 8th minute. Clever play from Takehiro Tomiysau found Jesus in space, the Brazilian turning and sliced Gabriel Martinelli in behind, but the winger could only fire straight at Orjan Nyland.
David Raya, who was in the spotlight after his mistakes during his side’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Saturday, almost gifted Sevilla a sight at goal 15 minutes in after his poor clearance was collected by Lucas Ocampos on the edge of Arsenal's box, but the home side made nothing of it to the Spaniard’s relief.
Arteta has continued to back Raya despite his recent errors, but another mistake from the former Brentford goalkeeper six minutes after his first will not be something his manager will want to continue seeing.
Sevilla once again failed to capitalise on Raya's error, this time Dodi Lukebakio's poor first touch ensured the ball returned to the Spaniard's grasp.
Bukayo Saka, who limped off early on in the Gunners' defeat in Lens, was left in a crumpled mess after being barged to the floor by Sevilla fullback Marcos Acuna, but unlike in France, the 21-year-old was able to
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