Key Highlights
- It was the kind of display that continues to raise questions about whether Arteta’s side are genuine title contenders this season. Currently top of Group A, Arsenal have a six-point lead over both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich after seven matches. Wayne Rooney highlights Gabriel Jesus after the Arsenal star’s performance against Inter MilanArsenal have opened up a slightly bigger gap at the top of the Premier League after their goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, helped by other results going their way. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMikel Arteta’s side took advantage of Manchester United’s 2-0 win over second-place Manchester City at Old Trafford to strengthen their hold on first place. Looking ahead to the match between Arsenal and United, Wayne Rooney pointed out that Gabriel Jesus could cause problems for Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez. Rooney said: “I think with Harry Maguire and Martinez, his [Jesus] anticipation and his little movement inside the penalty box.”Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesWayne Rooney predicts what Gabriel Jesus is telling Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester United clashHarry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez looked solid together in the centre of defence during United’s 2-0 win over Manchester City, while Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu both found the net in the second half.
- It marked Carrick’s first victory as interim manager this season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking on Prime Video, Wayne Rooney suggested that Gabriel Jesus should make a strong case to Mikel Arteta for a starting spot against United.“I think if I was Gabriel Jesus now, I’d be there saying I want to start the game on Sunday,” he said.“I’ve put myself in a position where he’s come here, he scored two goals, he played really well tonight.“So, if I was him, I’d be putting it in the manager’s mind that I really want to play.”Read more:Manchester United eyeing Brazilian prodigy rated as one of the top 2009-born prospectsFormer Man United star urges Lisandro Martinez to ‘grow up’ after post Manchester derby commentsMan Utd expecting loan offers for forgotten youngster, with interest from Europe’s top divisions growing.