Gabriel Jesus has looked brilliant for Arsenal since he returned from a long injury layoff. The Brazilian scored against Aston Villa and also bagged a brace for the Gunners against Inter Milan in the Champions League this week. His goals, playing style, and presence in the Arsenal attack explain why he is the perfect spark Arsenal need right now.
Jesus has been out of action since January 2025, as injury sidelined him before he could even start contributing to Arsenal’s title charge last season. However, things are different this year. Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table by seven points, and they are the best team in the Champions League.
The Gunners remain on top in two major competitions and are almost through to the final of the EFL Cup, with the FA Cup just starting. All of these exertions across competitions have stretched the Arsenal squad, and they have lacked cutting edge in recent matches in front of goal, as shown by their 0–0 draws against Forest and Liverpool.
With Gyokeres lacking the confidence fans saw at Sporting Lisbon last season, Gabriel Jesus can supercharge Arsenal’s attack with his goals, dynamism, dribbling, and all-round availability whenever Arsenal run out of ideas.
The Brazilian is a brilliant option to have on the bench, with German forward Kai Havertz also nearing a return. Arsenal will face sterner blocks this coming season, and having a player with Jesus’s quality will surely help as they bid to win on all fronts this season.
