'I can score goals' - Jesus breaks silence after helping Arsenal defeat Palace

Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace twice in a days.

'I can score goals' - Jesus breaks silence after helping Arsenal defeat Palace

Hassan Abdulsalam 09:32 - 22.12.2024

Jesus had endured a lengthy goal drought, scoring only once in his previous 33 appearances for Arsenal.

Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he was under pressure before returning to goalscoring form for the Gunners.

Jesus had endured a lengthy goal drought, scoring only once in his previous 33 appearances for the Gunners.

The Brazilian striker has since experienced a dramatic turnaround, bagging a hat-trick in the midweek 3-2 win and following it up with two more goals at Selhurst Park.

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Brazilian striker Jesus, who has rediscovered his scoring touch, provides a timely boost for manager Mikel Arteta as Arsenal continue their hunt for a Premier League title.

This renewed form has helped Arsenal close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just three points.

Jesus says he was under pressure

"At one point I was feeling (pressure) but still I never doubted my quality," Jesus told the BBC.

Jesus says he was under pressure
Jesus says he was under pressure

"I never doubted I can score goals. Obviously when you are having a bad moment you have to keep your mind strong, and that's what I tried to do.

"Sometimes I know when I played and leave with a smile on my face everything is different because I am grateful to God, he's great with me and it's impossible to do it without him."

Arsenal's next tie is against Ipswich Town on Friday as they continue to push for a first Premier League title since Arsene Wenger last won it in 2004.

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