Arsenal 1-0 PSV: 3 talking points as Gunners qualify for UEL KOs

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 20: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022, in London, United Kingdom (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /

2. Gabriel Jesus was a menace

While his stats will show that he didn’t score, Gabriel Jesus did everything but. He was a menace for the PSV backline.

Gabriel Jesus vs. PSV:

9 duels won (most on the pitch)
6 total crosses
5 possession won
5 shots
3 shots on target
3 chances created
2 dribbles (100% success)
2 tackles
2 foul wons
0.65 xG

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His pace, power, energy, and ability to create something out of nothing made him a constant threat. On another day, a hat trick would be easily obtainable.

Simply a class above tonight.

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