Good forward to play with a mobile front three. Not so much if he plays too much centrally
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I'm going to say it's impossible for him to have as bad a goal per game ratio as Lacazette did last season.
Greatest regret that Moses and Jesus didn't play for the same team.
Imagine that fecking link up. Divine.
Imagine that fecking link up. Divine.
Just for the last few months of the season. In simple terms Auba played the first third of season, Laca played the next bunch from December on & Nketiah started the last 8 or 9.
The squad needs depth in almost every position. Last season Partey, Tierney and the lack of a proper striker certainly didn't help in the final push for Champions League (even though Spurs' squad was better). Saka is overplayed and Martinelli needs a proper backup. I remember when Utd won the league 3 seasons straight and I kept telling everyone it was mainly because of the strength in depth of the squad at the time. When you can rest players and still maintain top performances is what makes a top squad in my opinion. Seems like this is what Arteta is trying to achieve this transfer window.
Maybe he is…?
Well it is a bit of a conundrum as the striker market is quite dry, but two I would put is Vlahovic or Richarlison. The former didn't want to come to you iirc, but the later despite his lower figures is a superior player to Jesus. Stronger, better finisher. Might be up for debate but there's a reason he starts over Jesus for Brazil, and I believe he'll show more at Spurs after getting a rest finally and being around better players.
For United it's not a popular opinion but I'd go with Rashford and Martial rotating up top - two players that have put up high figures previously so it's a matter of getting them back in to form. Both are good on the ball, can work hard if pushed to do so, and currently have their starting position on the LW occupied by someone else. Give each 45 minutes and play the one that shows more.
If Arsenal can create enough chance he will be fine. I read that he is not very clinical. Hope he can contribute 15 goals in the league.
Auba has been a pussy for years. All the talent but none of the passion (either deliberate or subliminal). Nothing you can do to cure that other than get rid, which Arteta finally did.
Jesus is a bit flaky too but you just have to believe. Or no Christmas for you, you heathen.
Seriously though, I think he'll be as good as Son next season.Oh God, the puns are leaking out of my arse now even though I'm being serious.
What I mean is, when Nketiah played, he played as a central striker, so it's understandable that his goal per game ratio was better than Jesus.
Sorry, yeah. Plus, his was over a smaller period of 8 games or so, it's more difficult to do over the course of a full season.
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This is his biggest lie since that bollocks about the loaves and the fishes.
Brilliant player, but not a reliable goalscorer yet. He is absolutely made for playing alongside a target-man, which he won't at Arsenal either. Him and Haaland together would have been a sight to see. I will miss him and wish him well
45 is a great deal. If that's how much he is worth, we shouldn't pay any more than that for Antony should we.
Lads, it's arsenal. They'll find a way to make this bad.
Have to be honest I don’t exactly see him as a real difference maker there. I do think Arsenal are more his level than City though.
Football doesn’t work that way. We should pay what we think we need to play to sign the player we want. Loads of different factors will influence that. Probably the least important factor of all is what Arsenal paid Manchester City to sign Gabriel Jesus.
Scored a double last night on his debut, the first 90 seconds after coming on at half time. Of course it's pre season but certainly wouldn't harm his confidence.
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Has all the hallmarks of a disappointment
Well, if he beats 5 Premier league goals then he'll have scored more than any of Arsenal's strikers last season, the bar is not that high!Has all the hallmarks of a disappointment
I'm really looking forward to him getting an extended run as a 9
He'll stat pad against lesser teams, but overall he's meh.
Aha damn that's a low bar!Well, if he beats 5 Premier league goals then he'll have scored more than any of Arsenal's strikers last season, the bar is not that high!
The regret is evern greater when you realise that Moses and Abraham both played in the same team already.
Why?
I look forward to watching Arsenal players about as much as I look forward to doing my taxes.
Could have done with that guy now Ronasldoseems to leave
Is GJ9 a thing?
Some people enjoy watching football.
This might blow your mind but I am one of those people. The clue is in my membership of this website.
Oh ok, you seemed confused as to why someone was looking forward to watch a footballer play, so I wasn't sure.
Doesn't matter. If he scores 15 goal this season he is a success.
Yes, I rate Jesus. So to speak...
I like Gabriel Jesus. I could careless who he plays for
Ewww. You’re one of those.
I’m confused as to why someone would look forward to watching a footballer play for a team they don’t support. In fact a footballer that plays for one of their direct rivals. Your answer was no help whatsoever.
Unfortunately I think he's going to be an excellent signing for them. I don't really rate Arteta, but i think Jesus fits them perfectly.
You don't enjoy watching football other than united?
There is much more to football than just your own team?
Aren't you channelling Cal? a bit much here?
Football has turned from something simply enjoyable to watch and play, to something tribal