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Stephen Killen

'He's heard about Erling Haaland' - Man City fans hail Gabriel Jesus after hat-trick vs Watford

Manchester City fans have been lauding Gabriel Jesus' dazzling display against Watford.

The relegation-threatened Hornets were out of the game before the hour-mark thanks to the Brazilian's hat-trick. Jesus opened the scoring inside four minutes before adding his second midway through the first half.

Hassane Kamara caused some worries five minutes later as he pulled a goal back for Watford, but their glimmer of hope was short-lived as Rodri fired in a trademark blockbuster to restore the two-goal lead before the break. Minutes into the second-half and Jesus won a penalty to bag his hat-trick, before adding a fourth shortly after.

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Jesus takes home the match ball after it was revealed Arsenal were looking to explore the possibility of signing him this summer. City's interest in Borussia Dortmund talisman Erling Haaland has gathered pace in recent weeks with the Blues seemingly set to convince the 21-year-old of a move to the Premier League.

However, Jesus repaid Pep Guardiola's faith with his inclusion on Saturday. Here's how Man City fans reacted on Twitter.

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