GABRIEL JESUS led Arsenal to a comfortable 2-0 win against a poor Everton side at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.
Jesus opened the scoring shortly after the half hour and helped create Bukayo Saka’s decisive role in front of a lively packed crowd in the US just three minutes later.
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The Brazil international showed exactly why Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is so excited with his arrival on his back brace yourself against Nuremberg last week.
The star striker’s series of goals was extended in Maryland at 33 minutes when he was met by a precise cross from Cedric Soares on the left.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford did not come off his line and the ball reached Jesus at the far post.
The 25-year-old got a great touch and shot the ball onto the roof of Pickford’s net.
The Toffees were unable to create anything in the first half and were in need of something soon after Jesus’ opener.
But things got even worse for the Merseysiders just three minutes later, when the Brazilian drove the ball into an open space down the left wing.
The ex-Manchester City star tapped the ball into the penalty area and Gabriel Martinelli just got a touch that sent Saka into the far post.
The England international had plenty of room to beat Pickford and seal the win for Arsenal.
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Everton never failed to respond or create serious threats to challenge the North Londoners’ dominance.
Frank Lampard already fears the worst as he saw his side ripped to shreds in the first game of their pre-season campaign as he tries to avoid another relegation battle.