— (Reuters) Gabriel Jesus’ current goal drought now stands at eight games, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is certain that the striker will soon find his scoring touch again after the forward failed to score in a 1-0 Europa League victory against FC Zurich on Thursday.
Brazil’s Jesus, who has netted five goals in 17 games for Arsenal in all competitions since he joined them from Manchester City in the close season, last scored in a 3-1 Premier League victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Oct. 1.
Jesus had a few scoring chances against Zurich but was unable to take advantage, as Kieran Tierney’s outstanding 25-yard effort gave Arsenal the victory and the top spot in Group A.
According to Arteta, “that’s going to change (his bad luck)” on Thursday.
He is taking advantage of his opportunities and situations, giving his team a lot of support and helping them win games. His fierce competition for every ball is amazing.
“It will come, he needs to be patient, he’s been through that in the past and he needs to learn those lessons and don’t stop doing those other things that he’s doing so well, because that’s going to maintain the level of him and the team. ”
On Sunday, sixth-placed Chelsea will play host to league-leading Arsenal.
Arteta supports Jesus to break Arsenal’s goalless streak.
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