BREAKING NEWS: Gabriel Jesus has spoken out about his struggles at Arsenal, stating, “Don’t blame me for not scoring goals. How can I score when all they do is pass among themselves and leave me isolated in the box? Maybe I should step aside for them by January.” The forward hinted at frustration with a specific teammate, suggesting their playstyle is hindering his performance and even threatening to leave the club during the January transfer window.

Gabriel Jesus faced a challenging afternoon in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, playing the entire 90 minutes without scoring. While the match highlighted Arsenal’s dominance, it also exposed Jesus’ ongoing struggles with form and consistency.

Despite having a prime opportunity to silence critics, he failed to capitalize, raising concerns about his effectiveness and long-term role in the team.

On the other hand, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri made a significant impact in a brief cameo appearance. Substituted in with just eight minutes remaining, the young forward found the net, scoring Arsenal’s third goal and sparking conversations about his potential.

His composed finish has fueled speculation about whether he could eventually compete with Jesus for a starting spot, prompting calls for Mikel Arteta to give the youngster more playing time.

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit commented on the situation, suggesting that Nwaneri’s goal could send a strong message to Jesus. Speaking to Premier League Productions, Petit stated, “It sends a bad message to Gabriel Jesus, who had been on the pitch for at least an hour.

After just ten minutes, Nwaneri scored. He’s a promising young talent with a bright future, and I hope he gets more opportunities to play.”

Jesus’ lackluster performance against Nottingham Forest emphasized his inconsistency. With Mikel Arteta opting to rest Kai Havertz and give Jesus the chance to lead the line, the Brazilian failed to seize the moment, which could result in fewer opportunities in the future.

Meanwhile, Nwaneri’s impressive showing signals that he could become a viable attacking alternative, further intensifying the pressure on Jesus to step up his game.

For Arsenal, the emergence of promising talents like Nwaneri provides a positive outlook, as it pushes established players to maintain their standards. However, for Gabriel Jesus, this development poses a significant challenge.

He must quickly rediscover the form that once made him a vital player for the team, or risk being overshadowed by younger, hungrier talents eager to prove their worth.