Jesus confession makes Mikel Arteta's Arsenal decision all the more baffling

Gabriel Jesus is a fantastic footballer, that much is undeniable, but he may need some more training when it comes to his interview technique.

Arsenal's No.9 is, if anything, too honest when it comes to discussing his flaws. A few months ago, the Brazil international conceded scoring goals was not his strong suit - something the Emirates faithful didn't love to hear from their first-choice striker - and he has echoed a similar sentiment once again following Tuesday's 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

Jesus actually opened the scoring in that clash, but was also guilty of some more wasteful finishing. He struck the upright while the scoreline was still 0-0 after being played through by Martin Odegaard and really should have done better.

After the game, the former Manchester City star explained how his past comments regarding his goalscoring ability were misunderstood. Jesus claimed: "Let’s go, come on. If you watch the game, you see me playing…I think when I say a month ago in Brazil about the goals, I meant it in a different way and people took it out of context.

"I said: ‘Listen, it (assisting) is not only my strong area, I can score goals. Come on guys.’ I am close to 100 in the Premier League, that’s not easy! Then in the Champions League I am scoring a lot, in the national team I score.‌

"Sometimes, like I say, I am not focused on that (scoring goals) and that’s I think my mistake. So now, I think I change my mindset and I will be in the box more - and I try everything to score."

In the eyes of supporters, a new striker is the main thing needed to strengthen the side and though there is no debate over Jesus' technical ability, just four league goals as we enter February is not the tally of a title-winning talisman.

And yet, the