Arsenal returned to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since their emphatic victory over Everton in the final game of last season. With the Premier League campaign set to kick off in a week, the Gunners locked horns with Sevilla in the annual Emirates Cup fixture in another interesting preparatory showdown.
This match saw two players make their debuts at the north London giants' famous home ground. One was William Saliba, who has finally integrated into Mikel Arteta's squad while the other was Gabriel Jesus, the English heavyweights' flashy new striker.
All eyes were on the Brazilian after enjoying a brilliant tour in the USA as the former Manchester City ace took to the field to impress his new supporters. He was named in the starting eleven and wasted no time in wowing the Emirates Stadium crowd, scoring twice against the Spanish outfit within only 15 minutes, showcasing his proficiency and excellent movement with both goals.
Once the second half commenced, the biggest question was whether Jesus would have enough time on the pitch to complete his hat-trick as fellow striker Eddie Nketiah was destined to replace him later on in the game. Fortunately for the Selecao ace and all the fans watching, Gabriel did just that, scoring his third of the day in the 77th minute to give his team a 5-0 lead.
After yet another brilliant display, supporters were all in agreeance: Arsenal's new signing is going to light up their season! Check out some of the best tweets after Jesus' three-goal haul.
20 goals in 5 games for Arsenal, since the arrival of Gabriel Jesus… this is why we said give Arteta his striker
— Bhavs (@bhavss14) July 30, 2022
Only pre season but Arsenal look good.
— - (@AnfieldRd96) July 30, 2022
Gabriel Jesus has surprised me massively.
Gabriel Jesus now has 6 goals in 5 pre-season games! He looks so hungry and ready for the new season pic.twitter.com/COiPZikIZf
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) July 30, 2022
Gabriel Jesus with a hattrick to mark his home debut for Arsenal. You love to see it.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) July 30, 2022
Gabriel Jesus is ridiculous. His desire to get into the box and on the end of things is next level. Amazing. City need to sell us more players, fam.
— AI (@nonewthing) July 30, 2022
Gabriel Jesus, in his first match as an Arsenal player at the Emirates Stadium, netting a hat-trick for his new club.
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) July 30, 2022
The perfect start. #afc pic.twitter.com/f4nA9RK6Ko
Gabriel Jesus has taken pre-season by storm pic.twitter.com/POTMJCCHN6
— GOAL (@goal) July 30, 2022
Arsenal fans watching Gabriel Jesus score seven goals in preseason: pic.twitter.com/Ai8vu0jsrI
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 30, 2022
Gabriel Jesus vs. Seville:
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) July 30, 2022
79 minutes played
50 touches
4 shots on target
3 goals
5 dribbles (3 successful)
23 passes (82.1% accuracy)
Man of the match. pic.twitter.com/QSKZNSOttN
Nketiah would get on the scoresheet as well with only a few minutes left on the clock, wrapping up an emphatic 6-0 victory over Lopetegui's side. The focus now shifts to Friday when Arteta's men kick off the 2022/23 Premier League campaign with their trip to Crystal Palace.