Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta detects a noticeable change in Gabriel Jesus’ attitude as he eagerly desires success in the upcoming season.

In a thrilling pre-season friendly victory over Manchester United in America, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “This is what you want.” The Gunners showcased their potential with a 4-1 win, leaving Arteta optimistic about the upcoming Premier League season.

One player who particularly impressed Arteta was Gabriel Jesus, who scored a goal in the match against Bayer Leverkusen. Arteta believes that Jesus has regained his hunger and is ready to make a significant impact this season. Despite a challenging previous campaign marred by injuries, Jesus has shown a renewed energy and determination.

Arteta spoke highly of Jesus in his post-match press conference, stating, “His energy was different, the way he looks is different, the way he’s moving is different and he really wants it.” The manager emphasized the importance of consistency and the ability to perform in any situation, expressing his confidence in Jesus’ abilities.

Arteta also highlighted the potential partnership between Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard. He praised their chemistry and the natural flow of their play, particularly noting their shared false nine profile. Arteta expressed his excitement about seeing how the trio will combine in the new season, stating, “I really liked what I saw today.”

Furthermore, Arteta provided updates on the fitness of Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori. Timber experienced some discomfort in his foot and was not risked in the friendly match. As for Calafiori, who recently joined Arsenal from Bologna, Arteta emphasized the need to manage his transition into the team gradually. The manager hopes that Calafiori will be available to play some minutes in the next match.

In other news, Oleksandr Zinchenko, a player for Manchester City, stated that Arsenal does not need to copy his team’s style in order to win the Premier League. Zinchenko believes that Arsenal has its own unique qualities and can achieve success by playing to their strengths.