Arsenal managed to survive an upset bid from Mansfield Town in the FA Cup Fifth Round, taking down their far less illustrious opponents 2-1 in a match that showcased future stars like Max Dowman.
But maybe the biggest talking point was just how poorly Gabriel Jesus played at striker. It is remarkable to think that there were some Arsenal fans pining over Jesus, wanting him to start over high priced summer signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Of course, the more reasonable fans already understood that, even though he is only 28, Jesus is finished as Arsenal striker. He just does not move effectively enough, and though he is not yet 30, all the years of injuries and workload for Manchester City and Arsenal have caught up to him.
Jesus could not dribble, create, or getting into scoring situations even against lowly Mansfield, and it seemed like every time he received the ball, he was destined to gift it away.
Slagging off Jesus too much is a sin, because he played a crucial role in turning Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders after Mikel Arteta brought him over with him from Manchester City.
But all good things come to an end, and Jesus’s end at Arsenal is becoming increasingly apparent and grizzly. It is sad watching him pretend to be the guy he once was in the Premier League.
Joe Soriano is the editor of The Trivela Effect and a FanSided Hall of Famer who has covered world football since 2010. He’s led top digital communities like The Real Champs (Real Madrid) and has run sites covering Tottenham, Liverpool, Juventus, and Schalke. He also helped manage NFL Spin Zone and Daily DDT, covering the NFL and pro wrestling.