It took him too long, it took him whole three years, it took him forever to take them to the top! But, thankfully for the Gunners, Mikel Arteta seems to have finally found the right ingredients for Arsenal he has always dreamt of. Inspired, flawless, consistent.After trumping Crystal Palace away in the opening game of the new Premier League season, the North Londoners have topped Leicester City 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at the Emirates.The credit for it goes mostly to a newcomer from City, Gabriel Jesus, who scored two early on to ease off the pressure from his teammates.Gabriel Jesus first-half against Leicester City: 45 minutes played35 touches5 shots3 shots on target 2 goals2 dribbles (100% success)13 passes (72.2% accuracy)1 key pass 5 aerial duels (3 won)8 ground duels (3 won)1 foul wonFantastic. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/mIwJ1Ruf6A— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) August 13, 2022 It was a spectacular way to introduce himself to the Gunners on the big stage, as the Brazilian fired superbly in the box despite being surrounded by at least three opposing defenders.That was just the beginning for the former City striker, as he bagged a brace following a corner-kick from the left. Vardy accidentally hit it with a head on the near post, which served as a perfect ‘assist’ for Gabriel Jesus on the far post.Gabriel Jesus scores a worldie against Leicester City for his first Arsenal goal in the Premier League.Brilliant❗️Just Brilliant ‼️🤩 #JoySports pic.twitter.com/Wh32BeQFoO— 👈🏾 Fent is here #NewSigning (@JoySportsGH) August 13, 2022 Gabriel Jesus goalFollow: @_papoboleiros pic.twitter.com/F4Phpb0SUB— gols: papodeboleiros (@papoboleiros1) August 13, 2022 If there was just a tad bit more accuracy from the prolific striker, he could have even scored a hat-trick before the half-time break, but he missed two more than decent opportunities faced with the Foxes’ keeper.On the other end, Vardy, Maddison and co. struggled to create any chances, and after the referee changed his mind regarding a penalty rewarded to them after a clash between Vardy and Ramsdale, it was clear there won’t be any suspense there.Vardy looking for penalty kick. Ramsdale is got to be careful now. pic.twitter.com/FQuQuMqYi1— Nikky (@plutovium) August 13, 2022 It remained the same, even after William Saliba scored a tragic own goal early in the second half.Saliba own goalFollow: @_papoboleiros pic.twitter.com/PuwIv5XbQo— gols: papodeboleiros (@papoboleiros1) August 13, 2022 Not only did it not harm Arteta’s boys, but they restored a two-goal lead shortly after, following an equally embarrassing mistake from Leicester’s custodian Ward. Jesus reacted wisely and assisted Xhaka for 3-1.Xhaka goalFollow: @_papoboleiros pic.twitter.com/TiZkHgzVVs— gols: papodeboleiros (@papoboleiros1) August 13, 2022 Later, Maddison exploited Ramsdale’s deplorable performance to reduce the margin for a moment, but in a replica of a previous scenario, Arsenal fought back instantly through Martinelli, whose perfect finishing wrapped up the game with 15 minutes left on the clock (4-2).Maddison goalFollow: @_papoboleiros pic.twitter.com/Q7gv2X9XS1— gols: papodeboleiros (@papoboleiros1) August 13, 2022 Martinelli’s goal pic.twitter.com/V5UXLAO554— Renato (@rehnato) August 13, 2022 PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 2SaturdayAston Villa – Everton 2-1 (1-0)/Ings 31, Buendia 85 – Digne 87 og/Arsenal – Leicester 4-2 (2-0)/Jesus 22, 35, Xhaka 55, Martinelli 75 – Saliba 53 og, Maddison 74/Brighton – Newcastle 0-0Manchester City – Bournemouth 4-0 (3-0)/Gundogan 19, De Bruyne 31, Foden 37. Lerma 79 og/Southampton – Leeds 2-2 (0-0)/Aribo 72, Walker-Peters 81 – Rodrigo 46, 60/Wolverhampton – Fulham 0-019.30: (4.00) Brentford (3.60) Man.Utd. (2.06)Sunday16.00: (4.40) Nott.Forest (3.50) West Ham (1.95)17:30: (2.40) Chelsea (3.35) Tottenham (3.20)Monday22.00: (1.20) Liverpool (7.75) Crystal Palace (16.0)***odds are subject to change
