Gabriel Jesus has made a big prediction about Arsenal's upcoming season after revealing he's already clicking on the pitch with two of his new teammates.
The former Manchester City star moved to the Emirates this summer in a £45million deal after being named as Mikel Arteta's top target to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. The new Gunners man made his first appearance for the club in the 5-3 win over Nurnberg, netting two goals.
Afterward he spoke about how he sees Arsenal's upcoming season going, while revealing the two teammates he's already enjoying playing with. It comes as William Saliba's agent has dropped a subtle hint about the defender's contract in north London.
And Mikel Arteta has been handed the perfect chance to show just how far his Gunners squad have come along this summer.
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Jesus' prediction for new season
Gabriel Jesus has predicted new club Arsenal will have a "very good season" after revealing he's already struck up a strong understanding with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli.
The Brazilian needed just 90 seconds following his halftime introduction in the pre-season friendly against Nurnberg to net his first goal in an Arsenal shirt. He netted another half an hour later to wrap up an exciting first appearance for his new club – saying afterward that loved playing alongside Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli.
And Jesus has now revealed his excitement about the season ahead.
Saliba hint dropped
William Saliba's agent Niang Djibril has dropped a hint that the Frenchman may be in line for a new Arsenal contract.
Saliba has yet to break into Mikel Arteta's first-team plans at the Emirates, but after three loan spells back to France there is hope this could be the year he eventually does so. Djibril uploaded a clip on his Instagram stories inside the room at Arsenal's London Colney training ground where they announce all their contract extensions and new arrivals.
And the video has sparked excitement among Gunners fans that Saliba may be about to commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new deal.
Arteta has chance to show improvement
Mikel Arteta will have the perfect chance to show just how much his Arsenal side have improved this summer when they take part in their first Premier League game of the season.
The Gunners saw their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League fade when they lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace in April, after which Arteta described his side as "not good enough" and the result as "unacceptable". But his side will have a chance to show how far they've come when they travel to Selhurst Park once again on August 5 to kick-off their Premier League campaign.
With the Gunners having been active in the summer transfer market, Arteta will be hoping his new signings can help the side to a much different result.
