‘It’s time to stick together’ – Jesus urges after another Arsenal draw

PREMIER LEAGUE ‘It’s time to stick together’ – Jesus urges after another Arsenal draw

Kiplagat Sang • 13:20 - 22.04.2023

The forward wants his teammates to stick together as they chase the Premier League title.

Gabriel Jesus has called on his Arsenal teammates to stick together after they were denied three points by Southampton on Friday.

The Saints came into the match at the bottom of the table but frustrated the Gunners, who eventually managed a point from the game with a late fightback.

"Like the last two games, it’s two points dropped. With all respect to our opponents, Southampton, they came to play the game of their lives because of the situation they’re in now, and us too," Jesus called on.

"We have to understand that every point can decide the league. But, like we all say, now it’s time to stick together, and then we go again."

Previously, against Liverpool and West Ham United, the Gunners surrendered a 2-0 lead, and the result saw Manchester City close in on them.

"This is the Premier League, it’s so difficult to win this competition. We are not here to always make excuses, but it’s a tough league – there are some good games and tough games," the Brazilian added.

"The last games we played, we faced tough opponents.

"In the last two games, we started so well, and then after we couldn’t hold the ball and keep playing [our way]. Tonight [Friday] was the opposite - we didn’t start well like in other games, but at the end we tried our best but dropped two points."

The former Manchester City striker explained why they could not afford to lose hope while tackling Southampton at the Emirates.

"It’s really difficult to be [trailing by two goals], but we are here playing for a massive club, and for all the supporters at the club.," he continued.

"We have to manage ourselves to come back and be focused again and strong, because anything can happen from now until the end of the season.

"Even if you don’t drop the points we dropped in the last games, nothing changes - it’s a final. Each game is a final, and we have to face them like a final. This is the most important game of the season for us."

Arsenal will next face Manchester City on Wednesdau, April 26 at the Etihad Stadium.