He was actually their finest player on the pitch today, if Arteta attempts to sell him, they should kiss bye bye to the league title,” Pep Guardiola has cautioned Mikel Arteta to try by all means to keep £50 million Arsenal player this as he regards Him as their Messiah for next season.
Arsenal’s pre-season activities are progressing well, marked by a significant fixture against Manchester United in Los Angeles early on Sunday (UK time). Manager Mikel Arteta presented a robust starting lineup that included notable players such as Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus. Despite the strength of this lineup, Manchester United managed to take the lead with Rasmus Hojlund scoring from close range after a defensive error by young Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven.
Arsenal had an opportunity to score early in the match when Gabriel Jesus found himself in a one-on-one situation with United’s new recruit, Leny Yoro, due to a defensive mistake. However, instead of shooting directly, Jesus opted to cut inside, which allowed United’s defenders time to regroup and prevent the goal. This missed chance highlighted a potential area of need for Arsenal, as the club is reportedly seeking to bolster their forward options. Rumors suggest interest in players like Nico Williams and Johan Bakayoko, as well as strikers such as Ivan Toney, Viktor Gyokeres, and Victor Osimhen.
Despite this initial missed opportunity, Jesus made amends later in the first half by scoring after receiving a precise cross from Ethan Nwaneri on the left side. This goal demonstrated Jesus’ scoring ability and underscored his importance to the team. As he strives to remain fit and make a significant contribution to Arsenal’s ambitions in the Premier League for the 2024/25 season, it will be interesting to see if the club adds another forward and how that might impact Jesus’ playing time.
