Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, commented on the performance of his striker, Gabriel Jesus, after the match against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, decided by the former Manchester City player’s hat-trick
L’Arsenal beat 3-2 Crystal Palace in the London derby valid for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. I Gunners Of Mikel Arteta they were carried into the second half by a sumptuous Gabriel Jesus. The 27-year-old former Manchester City Brazilian striker single-handedly decided the match by scoring an extraordinary hat-trick. And of course he was named “Player of the Match”.
And to say that the Palace of Oliver Glasner he had also taken the lead at the start of the match with Jean-Philippe Mateta. In the second half, however, the Eagles they were swept away by hurricane Gabriel Jesus, which hit their opponents impetuously. First a soft dig to overcome on low exit Dean Hendersonthen two precise and powerful diagonals, almost in photocopy, which made the audience at the Emirates Stadium explode with joy. For the statistics alone, Crystal Palace’s 2-3 draw by the former player was worth it, Edward Nketiah. Victory and passage to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. After the match, a satisfied Arteta wanted to comment on the extraordinary performance of Gabriel Jesus.
Arteta, honeyed words for Gabriel Jesus
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In the last period Gabriel Jesus has received more criticism than praise, but it is clear that after the performance against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals the perception of the former Manchester City player has suddenly changed. Arteta has always defended his striker and is convinced that from this performance the Brazilian can start again with greater awareness.
In short, a rediscovered Gabriel Jesus could make the difference in the remainder of the season. Here are Arteta’s words on his striker, the absolute protagonist against Palace: “I’m so happy for him. Gabriel went through a long period without goals and scoring three in this match was very important. But I would also place the emphasis on the many actions he’s been involved in, because now he really seems to have the right leg. I think it’s a great thing for him, it’s also great news for the team to be able to count on a player of such quality at this level is a great asset for us.”
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