Gabriel Jesus in an interview with BBC reveals he has been in this position before.
As the Premier League title race reaches its climax, Arsenal finds themselves in a prime position to lift the trophy for the first time in 19 years. The Gunners sit six points clear of Manchester City, with only eight games left to play. This weekend, Arsenal will be looking to extend their lead at the top with a victory over West Ham.
The North London club will be heavily reliant on Gabriel Jesus to make an impact in the remaining fixtures.
The Brazilian forward has recently returned from a knee injury and has been in sensational form, scoring three goals in his last two games. His goals could be the difference in Arsenal’s quest to become champions of England once again.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Jesus spoke about his experience of winning the league with Palmeiras and how it has prepared him for the current situation. “I have experience when Palmeiras was without winning the league for 20 years, here is quite the same. That’s why I’ve come. I’m not saying we’ll win the league because nothing is decided yet, but we are there, fighting until the end.”
Jesus’ record of 21 goals in 52 games for Palmeiras, including 13 in their 2016 Serie A triumph, highlights his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Arsenal will be hoping that the 26-year-old can replicate this form in the coming weeks to help secure their first league title in nearly two decades.
As the season enters its final stages, the pressure will only continue to mount for Arsenal. However, with players like Gabriel Jesus in their ranks, they have every chance of lifting the Premier League trophy come May.