Pep Guardiola says he has “no doubts” about Gabriel Jesus’ ability to lead Manchester City’s attack – and the Brazilian might be proving his manager right.
In the absence of regular frontman Sergio Aguero, Jesus netted his seventh goal of the season in their latest victory over Burnley.
Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Turf Moor restored City’s three-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, but 23-year-old Jesus’ credentials have been questioned.
“For the team, but especially for him, the striker needs to score the goals,” said Guardiola.
“There are no doubts about Gabriel. Last game, he scored and got us the three points – and today, he started and played really good.
“We are delighted for Gabriel all the time. We need his goals – he knows it – but his contribution in many aspects is fantastic.”
With 32-year-old Argentine Aguero still needing “a few weeks” to return to match fitness after testing positive for…
