Nigel Winterburn has drawn comparisons between Gabriel Jesus and icon Ian Wright after the Gunners’ new signing netted a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday.
The Brazil international has had a fast start to life in north after his £45million move from .
Jesus’ hat-trick takes his tally to seven goals in pre-season and Gunners fans will be hoping he can keep up that form with the 2022/23 Premier League campaign less than a week away.
The 25-year-old reacted quickly with some tidy finishes, with Bukayo Saka netting twice and Eddie Nketiah also getting on the scoresheet.
While on club media commentary duty for the game, Arsenal legend Winterburn admitted Jesus reminded him of former Gunners striker Wright.
‘He knows that this ball is going to drop down into an area and Jesus is the first one to react,’ said Winterburn after Jesus’ hat-trick goal.
‘Exactly like , he loves scoring goals.’
‘Gabriel Jesus – absolutely sensational,’ added Winterburn after declaring the striker his man of the match.
‘Not only has he got a hat-trick this afternoon, but his pace, his power, his desire to be in the right area when the ball breaks loose has been incredible to watch this afternoon.
‘So he is my man of the match.’
On Jesus settling in quickly, Mikel Arteta said after the game: ‘You are hoping that that is going to happen but obviously a player has to adapt to a new city, to a new club, new teammates and he’s done it in a really fast and natural way.
‘You can see the way they look for him on the pitch, on and off the ball, and what he’s able to transmit as well on that pitch so I am really happy.’
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