Gabriel Jesus: Will He Score Again?

[A_G]

 

[grange]

Was he one of the players sick today? His feet just did not want to work which is crazy considering how skilled he is at dribbling.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Made the winning goal. Another key performance.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink peaked at pre-Abramovich Chelsea.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

You wonder how it would be if we had a more physical striker, and Jesus out on the right.

 

[Vinci]

Yeah and it’s very unprecedented, I think that’s why it makes people nervous.

Nobody’s seen anything like it until City and we’d be expecting multiple players to have career best seasons at the same time.

And even though City have added a monster in Haaland, you can argue if that has made them a better team than in previous seasons.

 

[Macho]

If there was a selfish killer like Salah then cool, but until that surfaces he should be aiming for 1 in 2 or atleast 1 in 3.

Shrugging off the strikers burden is dangerous, he should always strive for that killer instinct if not for the team then atleast his own career.

People will get their backs up because I’ve said it but it’s the truth, he’s going down the Laca path and long term as we’ve seen it’s not sustainable. It worries me how willing he is to hide in midfield, be a bit selfish, maybe sulk a bit when everyone in the team scores in a 5 goal rout except you.

He shouldn’t give up on scoring so early in his Arsenal career.

 

[Sanchez11]

Im with Jimmy, sign Toney job done.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

His play up front is the main difference between where we were last season and where we are now. No one who comes in is replacing anyone else in that front three either unless one gets injured.

A player who could reliably come in late on to grab a goal where needed would be welcome though, as it doesn't look like Eddie is gonna be that any time soon.

 

[OnlyOne]

If there was a selfish killer like Salah then cool, but until that surfaces he should be aiming for 1 in 2 or atleast 1 in 3.

Shrugging off the strikers burden is dangerous, he should always strive for that killer instinct if not for the team then atleast his own career.

People will get their backs up because I’ve said it but it’s the truth, he’s going down the Laca path and long term as we’ve seen it’s not sustainable. It worries me how willing he is to hide in midfield, be a bit selfish, maybe sulk a bit when everyone in the team scores in a 5 goal route except you.

He shouldn’t give up on scoring so early in his Arsenal career.

Give up?

 

[Deleted member 102404]

Made the difference when it mattered again tonight.
Just needs to keep playing exactly as he is.

 

[dashsnow17]

Feels like a Firmino in his prime. Doesn’t score a lot of goals but essential for the team.

I have no problem with that but we have to acknowledge that Saka and Martinelli are not currently goal scorers of the level of Salah and Mane. Everyone can see Jesus is a great player I’m just wondering how much longer the rest of the team can pick up the slack if the CF isn’t scoring.

 

[Iwobeast]

I have no problem with that but we have to acknowledge that Saka and Martinelli are not currently goal scorers of the level of Salah and Mane. Everyone can see Jesus is a great player I’m just wondering how much longer the rest of the team can pick up the slack if the CF isn’t scoring.

Yeah you need elite goal scorers on the wing but even more impressive that we’re up top without any elite strikers

 

[Riou]

Auba bagged in 20 plus and we didn't even trouble Top Four in 2020, because the rest of the team was wrong.

Another good example of this, is our greatest ever forward.

Henry was just as good in 2005/2006 as he was in 2003/2004, won the golden boot both seasons...but one we dominated the league, while the other we JUST got Top 4.

As one had the perfect squad, while the other had quite a lot of issues (transfers/key players declining/injuries) in it...it's all about what the squad is for me.

Don't really see why you would be concerned by his lack of goals, he's a false 9 and doing it perfectly...Arteta almost certainly demanded more from Ødegaard/Saka/Martinelli this season anyway, Jesus is perfect for getting those numbers out of them.

 

[Trilly]

Liverpool won the league with 99 points. Their starting forward scored 9 goals in 38 games.

Oh come on man. Those teams had Mane and Salah.

City example is relevant but throwing pool in there was shameless.

 

[Blood on the Tracks]

I think Jesus has been excellent for us this season in most facets of his game. I'd still like to see more goals from him though. It's not like he's not getting the chances.

It's fine comparing him to Firmino but he had two 20+ goal a season wide men flanking him. We don't as it stands. Martinelli and Saka just aren't at that level yet.

It's not like I want Jesus dropped or don't rate him but he could do with working on his finishing a bit.

One day those misses will cost us points.

 

[EmeryCouldnt]

Oh come on man. Those teams had Mane and Salah.

City example is relevant but throwing pool in there was shameless.

It’s somewhat relevant. Liverpool won that season scoring 17 less goals than City.

Of course we want Jesus to score more. But a balance team getting your 1-0 gives you the same 3 points.

 

[samspade]

If there was a selfish killer like Salah then cool, but until that surfaces he should be aiming for 1 in 2 or atleast 1 in 3.

Shrugging off the strikers burden is dangerous, he should always strive for that killer instinct if not for the team then atleast his own career.

People will get their backs up because I’ve said it but it’s the truth, he’s going down the Laca path and long term as we’ve seen it’s not sustainable. It worries me how willing he is to hide in midfield, be a bit selfish, maybe sulk a bit when everyone in the team scores in a 5 goal rout except you.

He shouldn’t give up on scoring so early in his Arsenal career.

I don’t completely disagree, he needs to finish more. But weren’t you saying that AM will turn on him? And now you’re fulfilling your own prophecy?

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Not worried yet. He will score goals. Elite player!

 

[Riou]

Slippin' Jimmy just copying AM as everyone does.

When we get back after the World Cup, I expect him to be criticizing Saka's shooting technique next!

 

[KrissKringle]

You wonder how it would be if we had a more physical striker, and Jesus out on the right.

I'm starting to think that we should get a striker in January and use Jesus as a winger or SS, like Firmino.