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 preparations are in full swing, with a notable match against Manchester United taking place in Los Angeles early Sunday (UK time). Manager Mikel Arteta fielded a strong starting lineup featuring key players like Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus. Despite this strong lineup, Manchester United took the lead when Rasmus Hojlund scored from close range, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by young Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven.
Arsenal had an early chance to score when Gabriel Jesus found himself one-on-one with United’s new signing, Leny Yoro, due to a defensive error. However, instead of taking a direct shot, Jesus chose to cut inside, allowing United’s defenders time to recover and thwart the attempt. This missed opportunity highlighted Arsenal’s potential need for a new forward, a position the club is reportedly looking to strengthen. Players like Nico Williams and Johan Bakayoko have been linked with the club, along with strikers such as Ivan Toney, Viktor Gyokeres, and Victor Osimhen.
Despite the early miss, Jesus redeemed himself later in the half by scoring after Ethan Nwaneri delivered a precise cross from the left side. Jesus’ goal underscored his capability in front of goal, showing that he can still be a reliable scorer for Arsenal. As he aims to stay fit and contribute significantly to Arsenal’s pursuit of Premier League success in the 2024/25 season, it remains to be seen whether the club will bring in another forward and how that might affect Jesus’ playing time.