Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: 3 talking points as Gunners share derby spoils

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates with supporters after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / 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 HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates with supporters after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / 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 HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Gabriel Jesus was used down the left on Sunday. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus was used down the left on Sunday. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

2. Gabriel Jesus fully fit is a game changer

In the last couple of weeks, the Brazilian star has been getting into the sort of groove that made him unplayable last season. Against Spurs, Jesus did everything but get on the scoresheet as his trademark pressing game was superb.

He seemed to be Arsenal’s only spark in the second half as going forward, the team looked lost at times by trying to force the ball to Saka.

If Jesus can keep up this level of play, then goals will no doubt follow.

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