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Stephen Killen & Sam Hill

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal £45m signing has 'fear factor' following win over Crystal Palace

Mikel Arteta believes new £45million signing Gabriel Jesus puts fear into opposition defenders with his play after an impressive debut for Arsenal.

The Brazilian striker had a brilliant pre-season after arriving from Manchester City, reuniting with Arteta at the Emirates Stadium, scoring a hat-trick last weekend against Sevilla. Jesus looked lively in his official debut for the Gunners, causing issues for Crystal Palace's defence throughout the game as Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners at Selhurst Park.

Arsenal got off to the perfect start in the Premier League after an opening goal from Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners ahead in the first half, before Marc Guehi's own goal sealed the three points for the away side. Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko had an instant impact in Mikel Arteta's side, with the latter grabbing an assist for the first goal.

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