Nigel Winterburn has drawn comparisons between Gabriel Jesus and Arsenal Icon Ian Wright after the Gunners’ new signing scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 preseason victory over Sevilla on Saturday.
The Brazil international has made a quick start in the north London following his £45 million move from Manchester City.
Jesus’ hat-trick takes his tally to seven goals in pre-season and Gunners fans hope he can maintain that form with the 2022/23 Premier League campaign in less than a week.
The 25-year-old opened the scoring in the Emirates Cup clash and reacted quickly to the goal of a loose ball in the penalty area.
Jesus was back on the scoresheet not long later when he came in within fifteen minutes from a cross by Gabriel Martinelli to make it 2-0.
Bukayo Saka scored the second and third goals in the first half, before Jesus completed his hat-trick with another fine finish in the second half.
Substitute Eddie Nketiah completed the scoring late to cap off a successful preseason for the Gunners.
Speaking to the club media before the match, Arsenal legend Winterburn admitted that Jesus reminded him of former Gunners striker Wright.
“He knows this ball is going to fall into an area and Jesus is the first to respond,” Winterburn said.
‘Just like Ian Wrighthe likes to score goals.’
“Gabriel Jesus – absolutely sensational,” Winterburn added after proclaiming the striker man of the match.
Not only did he get a hat-trick this afternoon, but his speed, his strength, his desire to be in the right area when the ball breaks free was incredible to watch this afternoon.
“So he’s my man of the match.”
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