‘Game changing’: Jamie Carragher says 25-year-old Arsenal star has been the best player in the PL this season

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Jamie Carragher has paid tribute to Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, who joined the club from Manchester City this summer.

In the Telegraph, Carragher said that Jesus has been the best player in the Premier League in the opening weeks of the season.

Arsenal are top of the league as the only club with a 100 per cent record, with three wins from three games, ahead of the weekend clash with Fulham.

Jesus has come in to spearhead their attack and is relishing being the main man after a period of squad rotation at Manchester City.

Carragher hails Gabriel Jesus

“The manner of their victories have been eye-catching, Arsenal delivering dynamic, attacking performances,” he said.

“No matter how early it is, Arsenal look sharper and better equipped than a year ago.

“Gabriel Jesus could be a game-changing signing. He has been the Premier League’s best player in the first month.”

The 25-year-old was brought to Arsenal to boost their firepower after a season where they just came up short in the chase for the top four.

Alexandre Lacazette was not the kind of striker Mikel Arteta would ideally use and the Spaniard got rid of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January.

Jesus is the right profile of striker, with Premier League experience but also plenty of time to improve in the future.