Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Calls For More Chances For Gabriel Jesus After EFL Cup Hat-Trick

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Mikel Arteta emphasised the need for Arsenal to create more opportunities for Gabriel Jesus following his hat-trick that secured their spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals. The Brazilian forward netted three goals in the second half, helping Arsenal overturn a deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Emirates Stadium. This marked Jesus' first home goal in a year and only his eighth start in 21 appearances this season.

Arteta is hopeful that this performance will reignite Jesus' scoring form in the Premier League, where he hasn't scored since January 30. "It's now about consistency," Arteta stated. "It's a moment of spark that will bring so much to the team, that we can rely on him to change games. We need to give him more chances." The manager appreciates having players eager to make an impact.

Jesus attributed his success to extra training sessions focused on improving his finishing skills. He expressed his desire to continue scoring and aid Arsenal's pursuit of the Premier League title. "I wear the number nine for Arsenal, so I have to be scoring goals," he told BBC Radio 5 live. He acknowledged the pressure on strikers like himself and Kai Havertz to deliver goals consistently.

The forward highlighted the challenges faced by strikers worldwide, noting that if scoring were easy, there would be many more successful forwards globally. Despite these challenges, he remains determined, stating, "I came here to win the Premier League and, my first two seasons, we were there, but for some details. This third season, I want to win."

Arteta's focus on consistency and creating chances is crucial as Arsenal aims for success both domestically and in cup competitions. With players like Jesus stepping up and showing determination, Arsenal's prospects look promising as they strive for glory this season.