Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus won praises from Jamie Carragher for his impressive display against West Ham. However, the Gunners could only manage a 2-2 draw against the Hammers.
This was also the fourth goal in three matches for the Brazilian forward. However, the Gunners could not hold on to a 2-0 lead again.
ARSENAL FAIL TO GET THE MAXIMUM POINTS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TIME
Arsenal were held to 2-2 draw against West Ham. The Gunners were 2-0 ahead in the first 10 minutes. Gabriel Jesus scored in the 7th minute. Whereas, captain Martin Odegaard also scored in 10th minute of the game. It looked like game got out of sights for the Hammers. However, the home crowd cheered the team to try and make a comeback.
Hence, West Ham started making forward runs. Therefore, they also got a penalty after the Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes made a foul in the box. Hammers winger Said Benrahma made no mistake and converted the penalty. Hence, the Gunners went into half time with a one goal lead. However, the Hammers started the second half on the front foot. They also got the reward for it. Jarrad Bowen scored a goal in 54th minute to bring the game level. Whereas, Bukayo Saka missed a penalty in the 51st minute.
GABRIEL JESUS IS WINNING PRAISES FOR HIS RECENT PERFORMANCES
Gabriel Jesus again scored a goal against West Ham. This meant that he has now scored four goals in his last three matches in the Premier League. Liverpool legend Jammie Carragher also praised Gabriel Jesus for his performance. Jamie also said that Brazilian striker was the best player on the pitch for Arsenal in the disappointing draw against Hammers.
Jamie Carragher further speaking on the performance of the Gabriel Jesus said, “Jesus has been fantastic, I love what he’s just done. “We know he’s been playing deep in this game, but he just took that responsibility to go and get on the ball in a tight area. “The responsibility he took to get on that ball, take the sting out of it. [He’s saying] ‘give me the ball’, like all the great players do. “They help the others, they’re always available for a pass. “He just doesn’t stop, throws himself into challenges.
Therefore, it is hard to argue with Carragher that Gabriel Jesus was the best player for Arsenal. However, from the next match, other players will also have to step up. This is because Manchester City are now only four point behind the Gunners. However, the Gunners do have one game in hand.
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