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Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Jesus: Who should Arsenal start at striker against Liverpool?

By Harry Dowsett

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the 4-1 victory at Leeds. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the 4-1 victory at Leeds. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Why Gabriel Jesus deserves to start

With that being said, my personal choice would be Jesus. The Brazilian boasts a similar skillset to Trossard but possesses greater tenacity and embodies the Arteta style perfectly. He has a unique ability to create chances out of situations which seem unresourceful and help drive the team up the pitch with his powerful dribbling. Away from home, that could be even more useful in order to relieve any potential pressure the defence comes under.

Jesus may not be the most prolific goalscorer, but given his brace against Leeds United, he will likely be full of confidence and eager to add to his tally in this game. The striker has plenty of experience competing against Liverpool and knows how to beat them, something which not many of our current squad can say.

Ultimately, Arteta brought in players such as Jesus to help instil a winning mentality into the squad for games of this calibre, and his presence could be vital in us securing the three points in this match.

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