After opening their new season with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace last week, Arsenal have made it two in two. Jesus bagged his first competitive goal for his new club with an audacious chip over Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward.
The 25-year-old, who arrived from City for a fee of £45 million earlier this summer, doubled the Gunners’ lead right after the half-hour mark with a header. He also helped them score their third of the contest, setting up Granit Xhaka in the second half.
Speaking on Match of the Day (via Metro), Richards lauded the Brazilian’s all-round performance against the Foxes. He said:
He continued:
Speaking after the contest, Jesus said (via Metro):
The north London outfit will next lock horns with Scott Parker’s Bournemouth away from home on August 20.
Kevin Campbell urges Arsenal to extend William Saliba’s contract
Speaking to Football Insider, former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has advised his former club to tie promising centre-back William Saliba, 21, to a new deal. The Frenchman’s current contract runs out in 2024. Campbell said:
He added:
Saliba has started back-to-back Premier League games for the Gunners this season after returning on loan from Marseille. He put on a ‘Man of the Match’ display on debut against Palace last week.
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