Jesus five goals against Palace this week have come from only 10 attempts

He could easily have had another treble at Selhurst Park, heading against the post moments.

Before Kai Havertz made it 3-1 and shooting straight at Henderson in the build-up to Gabriel Martinelli’s fourth for Arsenal.

He registered more attempts – and attempts on target – than any of his team-mates in south London. While his six touches inside the Palace box were surpassed only by Martinelli.

“He has changed his game. Getting in the box more,” former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. He was in the box so much today.

“He has realised that assists aren’t enough to get him into this Arsenal team.”

Jesus registered as many assists as goals last season eight in all competitions. But speaking after Arsenal’s latest triumph, the Brazilian hinted at a renewed hunger to get into more threatening areas of the pitch.

“I’m happy to get more chances but it is down to me to put myself in a good position to score,” the 27-year-old said.

“I know I can score. Just have to put myself in a good position to finish the action, like today. I understand I have to be more in the box to finish the action.”

That desire to take up position in more dangerous areas does not appear to be detracting from Jesus’ all-round game – certainly not against Palace.

A cursory glance at the striker’s touch map shows he played his part in all areas of the pitch, with 12 of his 40 touches coming inside his own half.

Among Arsenal players, only Martinelli was involved in more duels than Jesus’ 13 at Selhurst Park, but the latter won more – six – than any of his colleagues.

As well as covering just under 10 miles, Jesus also racked up more intensive runs – 345 – than any other Gunners player.

As Arteta’s side enter one of the ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app busiest periods of the season, Jesus appears to have found the ideal middle ground between fox in the box and tireless forward, willing to cover every blade of grass to help his team’s cause.

If he can keep that up, Palace are unlikely to be the only club to suffer at his hands in the coming weeks and months.