Gabriel Jesus has often flattered to deceive during his five-and-a-bit years at Manchester City. That this was his first Premier League hat-trick in that time, despite playing in such a free-scoring team, is perhaps evidence that he has not quite delivered on his early promise. The Brazilian has never developed into more than a bit-part player and if Arsenal are indeed interested, then they may find some at the Etihad are at least willing to take their calls.
Wherever Jesus’s future lies, though, he clearly still has something to contribute to City’s quest for domestic and European glory between now and the end of next month if this irrepressible, match-winning display is anything to go by. Jesus scored four of the champions’ five goals and set up the other to extend their lead at the top to four points, in a display that will be remembered as among his best for the club.
