Gary Neville has hailed Gabriel Jesus after the striker impressed on his Arsenal debut within the victory over Crystal Palace.
Jesus accomplished a £45m transfer from Manchester Metropolis over the summer season and starred in pre-season, scoring seven targets in 5 matches.
Whereas he was not in a position to proceed his sensible goalscoring run towards Palace, Jesus nonetheless contributed to Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-0 win at Selhurst Park.
The Brazilian tormented Crystal Palace’s defence within the first half, together with his runs and motion impressing Neville and fellow Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher.
‘Arsenal have been completely electrical up entrance within the first 5 or 10 minutes. You have been simply pondering “wow”, watching Jesus,’ Neville mentioned.
‘We noticed glimpses of it at Manchester Metropolis however we watching him tonight and it was magical. The runs he was making have been completely sensible. Jesus simply appeared a degree above.’
Former Liverpool defender Carragher added: ‘Jesus was wonderful, he actually was. He was so sharp, he was simply electrical.
‘He did one run and I simply couldn’t imagine it. I used to be so glad I wasn’t taking part in towards him. He was sensational in that first half.’
Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half header and Marc Guehi’s second-half personal objective noticed Arsenal kick-start their 2022-23 season with a 2-0 win in south London.
On Arsenal’s efficiency, Neville mentioned: ‘I believe Arsenal will probably be actually happy with that victory, particularly after what occurred within the first recreation final season [when they lost to Brentford].
‘Crystal Palace threw every part at them however Arsenal withstood it. Arsenal’s defence stood as much as it, the defenders did the job within the second half.’
French defender William Saliba additionally impressed on his Gunners debut, incomes the Participant of the Match award after serving to Arsenal preserve a clear sheet.
‘We knew it could be exhausting right here however we have been robust and strong,’ he mentioned. ‘I’ve waited a very long time to make my debut and I’m pleased to begin with a clear sheet and a win. It’s necessary for confidence.
‘It helped me to spend two years on mortgage in France as a result of I’m younger and I must play. Now I’m again and I hope we will have a very good season.’
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