Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has tipped £45million signing Gabriel Jesus to replicate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's feat of scoring at least 20 goals in a Premier League season.
Jesus made the move to the Emirates Stadium from Manchester City and became the Gunners' fourth summer signing before Oleksandr Zinchenko followed the Brazilian to north London just weeks later. The 25-year-old enjoyed a stellar pre-season campaign, scoring seven goals in his first five games and bagging his first hat-trick in the 6-0 win over Sevilla to round off preparations for the Premier League season.
Despite not scoring against Crystal Palace in the 2-0 win at Selhurst Park, Jesus caught the eye with his direct approach and trickery in and around the penalty box, with Rio Ferdinand labelling the Brazilian as 'unreal'. Ferdinand is not alone in his praise for the Arsenal star with Silvestre tipping Jesus to score 20 goals as a minimum this season.
