On ESPN FC, the panel of Don Hutchison, Craig Burley and Steve Nicol react to Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, a game in which Gabriel Jesus scored all 3 of their goals.
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Anyone else notice the weird possession stat at the start?
The EFL match against Crystal Palace was a solid test for what’s to come this weekend when Arsenal will face them again, this time at Selhurst Park. Overall, I think the game went well, although there were some hiccups, particularly with Palace scoring the opening goal. While some are pointing fingers at Kiwior for the goal, it’s important to note that he did his best in that situation. Ultimately, Raya should have stopped the goal if he hadn’t come out so far.
Arteta made some smart changes in the second half, with Odegaard making an immediate impact on the game and Saka elevating it even further. There’s ongoing debate about Jesus and Havertz, but it’s essential to remember they are very different players. However, Jesus is sharper and quicker than Havertz, making Arteta’s decision to use him as the No. 9 in this match a smart strategy that paid off.
Until Arteta secures a top-quality striker, alternating Jesus and Havertz in the No. 9 position could work, though Jesus is clearly the better option. He’s more dynamic and seems to instill a sense of fear in opposing defenders.
The upcoming game against Palace will be far from easy, so Arsenal must be at their absolute best to secure a win. Best of luck to Arsenal in their next match!
Wow,no mention that Arsenal's 3rd was clearly offside?!
This guys are unbelievable in their hate for Arteta and Arsenal. Don’t you have us where you want us? We are not in the title race what then is the problem?
Arteta lives rent free in their heads. They even speculate how Arteta talks to his players. They desperately want Arteta to lose the dressing room. How can you hate a man so much? SMH
Stupid speculation about made up conversations between Arteta and Havertz.
Please sell Jaysus, He will score his next hattrick in the 2026 Caraboa Cup. We don't need him in the premier league, sorry.
Would be surprised Gabriel Jesus doesn't start this weekend. I expect him to start.
Jesus can do no more😢 has Craig watched Jesus thos season. Havertz just needs a rest
What kind of analysis is this? Tierney probably leaves in January, Arteta started an 18 year old ahead of him in the last 2 games, glad you were paying attention Craig.
No they are slamming Havertz, who changed the game v Monaco of the bench when Jesus started and missed chances.
Please remember before the 45 mins yesterday Jesus had 1 goal all season, Havertz has 10
Jesus is top class and should always play when fit. Havertz is average.
Heres an idea, Tierney in place of Torssard & Martinelli on LW. That area couldn't get any worse and Tierney will work just as hard as anyone.
Errrr 9% possesion unaccounted for, ref touches?
who heard the duscussion between Arteta and Havertz?
I mean some of Jesus better games for arsenal have been with Kai. Either with Kai in midfield or Jesus on the wing. Right now I would probably play Jesus at the lw with how bad that side has been. Definitely enough room to have both.
These guys always judge games on one match what has Jesus actually done all season even when Arsenal need him and he came on he never does anything you guys need to chill havertz has more goals than almost all Arsenal players this season as I don't understand why Craig said he hasn't been scoring goals
Chiesa first game back after a bad injury and already writing him off is so dumb
Jesus must start ahead of Kai to help him keep and elevate his confidence.
He needs to start over Martinelli, not havertz
What the fxck is this are there to analyze the game or they there to talk about who should play, what is this BS
Jesus on the wing – Martinelli to the bench – in fact sell him
At a time when everyone is clamoring for Gabriel vs Havertz, I would play both for the next game against Crystal Palace. But play Havertz in the left 8 position instead of Merino. Thoughts? I don’t think it impacts Arsenal’s defensive performance but on the contrary improves our attacking creativity
No both of them they need real striker
Jesus, no wonder none of these guys had a career in football after their playing days. I mean, bashing Havertz every week, and yet he is still Arsenals top scorer…but Don said he is not threat…but he is Arsenals top scorer…the rest of the panel is as bad as Don, because noboy corrects him. Bad look for ESPN's experts, AGAIN.
Jesus scored after year ….Kai does regularly ! So what is this all about ?
I really think these guys influence coaches' decisions, coaches changes their plans and make silly mistakes because of these kind of discussions. 😢
On form Jesus is better than any version of Havertz.
How ironic. Gabriel Jesus can knock at the coach’s door to remind him he scored a hat trick. But if Vini Junior says he is the best player in the world he is arrogant.
Definitely this is not the second coming of Jesus
Lmfao…did they all miss that Jesus had only scored 1 goal in about 30 games before this game? One hat-trick and he should be starting without question
Feel sorry for Nunez misfiring. It might cost liverpool
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Wow! what competition is it again? Wow! What a pretentious name for a poisonous little dwarf. Wow!