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For all the buzz around the Emirates for Arsenal’s title charge, it was a moment of pure happiness when Gabriel Jesus scored his first goal since October, that told the story of the afternoon. There is something special happening in these parts.
No Erling Haaland, no problem for Manchester City. No Bukayo Saka, no problem for Arsenal too.
It was the first time since December 2021 that Saka didn’t start in a Premier League game for Arsenal. All eyes were on Jesus then, starting his first league game for the Gunners since December.
Everyone would have been aware of the result at the Etihad. Just as well, they would have been aware that it is still in Arsenal’s hands. And arguably none more so than the man with four Premier League titles to his name in Jesus.
With half an hour gone, Leeds were arguably the better side and certainly had the better chances. The crowd were quiet and needed a spark.
Gabriel Jesus is a player who can make things happen, and he struck twice in win over Leeds
And in Jesus, like Saka, is a player who makes things happen.
In the initial counter, he gave the ball away but once he got it back, he twisted and turned elegantly past Rasmus Kristensen, before his fake shot sent Luke Ayling falling to
