Manchester City’s pursuit of a striker to replace Sergio Agüero was well documented all summer. From Harry Kane through to Cristiano Ronaldo, the Blues failed to bring a natural number nine to the Etihad Stadium.
One player who was also linked with the club this summer was Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian made major waves in Serie A last season, driving an Inter Milan side to the Italian top-flight title.
Despite some links with a move to Manchester City, Lukaku ended up at Stamford Bridge in a deal worth around £97 million and the striker has made a flying start to life back in England. After five Premier League games, the striker has notched three goals.
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However, it was Gabriel Jesus who made the difference when the two sides met on Saturday afternoon. Early in the second half, the Brazilian international displayed expert footwork to allow himself a yard before scoring the games only goal.
The Brazilian has been speaking to ESPN about his striking counterpart, noting how much he will strengthen Chelsea’s forward line.
“They [Chelsea] were strengthened by the arrival of [Romelu] Lukaku,” Jesus began.
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“He’s a player that I really like, a goalscorer, very strong, physically, technically. They have strengthened themselves and come even stronger.”
Gabriel Jesus has operated mainly on the right-wing so far this season.
Cutting in and using his natural flair, Jesus has quickly become a significantly valuable asset for manager Pep Guardiola, featuring in all of the bigger games for Manchester City so far this campaign.
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