Gabriel Jesus began his Premier League journey with Manchester City in January 2017, after a transfer from Palmeiras for a reported fee of around £27 million. He was part of a highly competitive squad under Pep Guardiola’s management, which often limited his starting opportunities despite his potential. At Manchester City, Jesus scored 95 goals in 236 appearances across all competitions.
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Transition to Arsenal
In July 2022, Jesus signed with Arsenal, seeking more consistent starting opportunities which Manchester City could not guarantee, especially with the arrival of Erling Haaland. This move was strategic for both Jesus and Arsenal.
Gabriel Jesus has left Manchester City to join Arsenal on a permanent transfer.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 4, 2022
Jesus showed a promising start. In his first season (2022/2023), he appeared in 26 league games, scoring 11 goals and 6 assists. His second season saw a bit of a dip in his league performance with only 4 goals and 5 assists in 26 appearances.
Gabriel Jesus: performance at Manchester City and Arsenal
Manchester City (2017-2022)
In the 2019/20 season, Gabriel Jesus had his most prolific year at Manchester City, netting 23 goals in all competitions. He scored 14 goals in 34 Premier League matches, added six in eight Champions League games, two in the FA Cup, and one in the Carabao Cup.
Gabriel Jesus’ statistics during his tenure at Manchester City are as follows:
- Total Appearances: 236 appearances
- Total Goals and Assists: Goals: 95, Assists: 46
Breakdown by Competition
1. Premier League
- Appearances: 159
- Goals: 58
- Assists: 29
2. UEFA Champions League
- Appearances: 38
- Goals: 20
- Assists: 7
3. FA Cup
- Appearances: 17
- Goals: 8
- Assists: 1
4. EFL Cup
- Appearances: 12
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 3
These numbers reflect his contributions across major competitions during his time at City. Jesus was a key part of the squad that won several titles, including four English Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and four League Cups.
Arsenal (2022-Present)
Gabriel Jesus transferred to Arsenal in July 2022. Since joining, he has made 67 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 15 assists. His performance includes contributions in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, among other competitions.
Here are Gabriel Jesus’ key statistics during his time at Arsenal:
Premier League:
- Appearances: 51
- Goals: 15
- Assists: 6
UEFA Europa League:
- Appearances: 6
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
UEFA Champions League:
- Appearances: 8
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 2
FA Cup:
- Appearances: 0
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
EFL Cup:
- Appearances: 2
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
Despite dealing with injuries, Jesus has been a key player for Arsenal, demonstrating his capability in key matches and helping the team in their domestic and European campaigns.
While his goal tally at Arsenal hasn’t matched his Manchester City numbers, which took more than 5 years to achieve, he leads a younger squad and is often the focal point of the offense. His influence is crucial as Arsenal integrates his strengths into their tactics.
Remembering Zagallo
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