The Brazil international was starting his first Premier League game since November having fully recovered from the knee injury which he suffered at the World Cup.
In his absence the likes of Eddie Nketiah and January recruit Leandro Trossard have filled the void, but the £45million summer signing from Manchester City reminded Arsenal fans what they had been missing with a devastating display on Saturday.
Jesus opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, his first goal in 17 games for club and country, and netted his second from close range shortly before Mikel Arteta decided to end his afternoon prematurely. jesus crocs
With a hat-trick a distinct possibility, Jesus was slightly disgruntled at being forced to make way but insists he is ready to play a full 90 minutes ahead of next weekend’s trip to Anfield.
‘Like every player you never disrespect the manager. The Mr, Mikel knows how I appreciate him a lot and how I respect him and the team as well,’ Jesus told Arsenal’s official website.
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