Ange Postecoglou praises Arsenal’s man for his instinctiveness

Ange Postecoglou has praised Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian forward delivered a decisive performance as Arsenal defeated Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek. Jesus was selected ahead of Viktor Gyokeres, who has struggled with form, and many supporters had been calling for the forward to be restored to the starting line-up. His display justified that confidence and played a key role in ensuring Arsenal progressed comfortably to the next round of the competition.

Jesus made an immediate impact by scoring twice against the Italian side, underlining his sharpness and awareness in the penalty area. His contribution removed much of the tension from the contest and allowed Arsenal to control the game. Although Gyokeres later came off the bench and also found the net, the night belonged to Jesus, who will now be keen to retain his place in the team.

Competition for attacking roles

The battle for attacking positions at Arsenal is intensifying. Gyokeres is still settling after his recent move to the club, while Jesus benefits from a deeper understanding of Mikel Arteta’s demands and expectations. That familiarity was evident in his movement and decision-making against Inter Milan.

With Kai Havertz still working towards full fitness, both Jesus and Gyokeres are expected to compete strongly for the central attacking role. Jesus’ performance has strengthened his case to start upcoming matches, including the weekend fixture against Manchester United. If selection were based purely on current form, there is a strong argument that he deserves to lead the line again.