Tag: Gabriel Jesus
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EPL: Arsenal sign Jesus for £45m to be highest paid
Departing Manchester City forward, Gabriel Jesus is about to become the highest paid player at Arsenal. The Brazilian’s £45million move to Arsenal is ‘100 percent done’. The Brazil international has signed a five-year contract with Mikel Arteta’s side, ending his five-and-a-half years spell at Manchester City.
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EPL: I need a derby goal today – Jesus
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is desperate to score in today’s derby at Manchester United. The Brazilian forward has scored in big games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid but is yet to net against United. “I think what’s missing is goal at a derby,” he told mancity.com. “I hope to have again the opportunity…
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Where I know my attacking can improve – Jesus
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus admits his game has much room for improvement. The Brazil international concedes his positioning can be better in the opposition area. Gabriel told Sky Sports: “I have to get more in the box, sometimes I do not get into the box, that’s why I do not score so many goals.…
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EPL: Jesus scores brace as City continue title chase
Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a comfortable victory at Burnley. City had won only once in their previous five games in all competitions to start the day 11 points behind leaders Liverpool. But they were convincing at Turf Moor with Jesus curling home…
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Jesus is an animal, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as “an animal” after the Brazil striker expressed frustration at his number of first-team starts for Manchester City. Jesus made it three goals in as many starts this season when City began their EFL Cup defence with a 3-0 win at Preston North End in midweek, but he is…
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Man City striker Jesus hails self, says I’m on fire
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus believes he is in top form after describing himself as “on fire”. Jesus helped Manchester City maintain their blistering start to 2019 by thrashing Burnley 5-0. The Brazilian netted his eighth goal in his last five games, and his 15th for the season, as City hammered the Clarets in their…
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Jesus send Man City back to top of Premier League
Gabriel Jesus said his mother’s arrival in England has improved his confidence as he ended his Premier League goal drought to help Manchester City return to the top of the table. Jesus had not scored a league goal since August – a run of 11 games and 487 minutes – but netted twice before Raheem…
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Jesus disappointed not to take City penalty against Liverpool
Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus says he was disappointed not to take his side’s late penalty in the goalless Premier League draw at Liverpool on Sunday. The visitors were awarded a spot-kick in the 85th minute but Riyad Mahrez’s effort sailed high over the bar. City forward Jesus had wanted to take responsibility but manager…
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Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus extends deal at Man City
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2023. Jesus, 21, arrived at Etihad Stadium from Brazilian club Palmeiras for £27m in January 2017 and scored seven goals in 11 games in his debut season. He netted 17 goals as City won the Premier League…
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Gabriel Jesus could face two game ban for diving, says Mark Clattenburg
Former Premier League ref Mark Clattenburg believes Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus could face a retrospective two game ban for diving in the Manchester derby. The Brazilian took a tumble after just 20 minutes at Old Trafford when he came shoulder to shoulder with Manchester United’s Chris Smalling. At the start of the season the…