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Gabriel Jesus explains key Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta difference in Arsenal title fight

Arsenal star striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted to feeling more "free" on the pitch under Mikel Arteta compared to playing under Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian spent five years playing under the Spaniard at the Etihad Stadium, winning nine trophies in his time at Manchester City.

However, with time dwindling on his contract and the desire for a new challenge, he made the £45million switch to the Emirates Stadium in the summer and has hit the ground running. Four goals and three assists in seven Premier League appearances has seen the 25-year-old earn plenty of plaudits.

"I wouldn't like to play against him," Arteta said of his new striker. "I have never been a defender but I can imagine that they don't enjoy it. He's so mobile, so intuitive and is always sharp and proactive to play in any moment and any phase of the game and he's a real threat."

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