‘Coaches have said privately’: Sky Sports pundit shares what he’s heard about £45m Arsenal man

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Arsenal struck gold this summer when they brought Gabriel Jesus to the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners snapped up the Brazil international from Manchester City for a reported £45million.

Jesus hit the ground running at Arsenal, scoring seven goals in pre-season.

He has taken that form into the Premier League season too, with two goals and three assists from three games.

Arsenal have won all three of their Premier League matches so far, going top of the fledgling table.

Jesus played a part in the build-up to both of Martin Odegaard’s goals against Bournemouth on Saturday.

He also found the back of the net as he chipped Mark Travers from close range, only for the goal to be disallowed for offside after a VAR consultation.

And after the match, Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith shared what he had heard from Arsenal coaches on Jesus.

The Highbury legend said on Sky Sports Premier League (20/8/22, 7:44pm): “The coaches have said privately he has transformed the side.

“He has made such a difference with the options that he gives to his teammates with his clever plays.”

Arteta winning the long game – TBR View

The Arsenal boss has made some controversial calls in his time at the Emirates.

Arguably one of the most polarising involved letting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go and not bringing in a replacement in January.

At the end of last season, it looked as though the gamble had backfired, Arsenal failing to reach the Champions League.

However, Arteta was playing the long game.

He waited until the summer for the right player to come along, and now, Jesus is ripping the league up.

Likewise, Arteta showed that no player is bigger than the club, setting high standards that the players are abiding by.