Gabriel Agbonlahor recently claimed that Gabriel Jesus' move to Arsenal was the signing of the summer, but can he really be compared to the unstoppable Erling Haaland?
When speaking to talkSPORT, the former Aston Villa man said: “Best signing [of the summer] is Gabriel Jesus, for me. Haaland has been outstanding, but City always did well without Haaland and scored ridiculous goals without Haaland.
Gabriel Jesus has turned Arsenal into something else. They have got a striker now who doesn’t labour when he is pressing defenders." There's no denying Jesus' electric start to life at Arsenal.
The Brazil international never really produced consistently in Pep Guardiola’s side, but increased freedom in a fluid and interchangeable Arsenal frontline has demonstrated his ability as an elite dribbler, finisher and playmaker. ALSO READ: Julian Alvarez sends message to Man City and Erling Haaland with incredible 26-pass goal Jesus’ seven goal involvements in seven Premier League games prove just how much of an impact he's having in the capital, and Agbonlahor did raise a valid point when lauding Jesus’ willingness to join the press, a skill which was often overlooked at City.
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