Gabriel Jesus has detailed how he found Arsenal fans "different" to Manchester City supporters, explaining what reaction he received when he arrived at the Emirates.
The striker has scored five Premier League goals for the Gunners since his summer switch, starting all eight of their top-flight games. He decided to leave City after five-and-a-half years due to inconsistent game time.
Jesus was a popular figure among Blues fans, the attacker netting 95 goals in 236 matches for the club. He won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup during his time at the Etihad.
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Supporters were sorry to see him go but ultimately understood his reasons for exiting. Jesus said he upheld a good relationship with the City fans when speaking to Rio Ferdinand for BT Sport.
However he said the approach of Arsenal fans upon his arrival was “different”. He said: “‘In the first days when I signed here I went to a Brazilian restaurant.
“I was waiting in my car outside, and a lot of Arsenal fans came to say welcome to the club. It is different at Manchester City of course.
“ City have had a lot of impact in the last 10, 15 years. Arsenal before that had a lot [more]. It’s different, you know. I feel that welcome, the way they come to talk to me.
“They are supporting you to the end. Exactly [it gives me confidence]. I was happy with the fans at City as well, but it’s different.”
Explaining the difference in playing style on the pitch between Arsenal and City, he added: “The difference sometimes is about the manager. Sometimes I drop at City, but now I play more frequently and then I think you feel free, you just go there.”
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