“Bringing out the best in players around him” – Ex-Manchester United defender hails Arsenal star for first-half display against Tottenham × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News Bringing out the best in players around him – Ex-Manchester United defender hails Arsenal star for first-half display against Tottenham By Sachin Bhat Modified 01 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Gunners are currently level at the break with Spurs. Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham has praised Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus for his first-half performance against Tottenham Hotspur. The north London derby is level at 1-1 at the break, as Thomas Partey's opener for the hosts was canceled from the penalty spot by Harry Kane. Higginbotham, now a pundit, has spoken highly of Jesus for his impact in the opening 45 minutes. Statman Dave@StatmanDaveGabriel Jesus’ first half by numbers vs. Tottenham:88% pass accuracy6 ground duels won2/2 dribbles completed1/1 aerial duels won1 key pass1 shot on targetLooking dangerous. 17015Gabriel Jesus’ first half by numbers vs. Tottenham:88% pass accuracy6 ground duels won2/2 dribbles completed1/1 aerial duels won1 key pass1 shot on targetLooking dangerous. https://t.co/yhX61N8guw The former player noted how the Brazilian caused all sorts of problems for Tottenham's defence and added that Jesus is getting the best out of the players around him. He wrote on Twitter: "Jesus dragging Spurs defence all over the place and creating space for teammates. What a signing he has been. Bringing out the best in players around him." Jesus completed 88% of his passes and won six ground duels in the opening stanza and has been a key player for the Gunners so far. Danny Higginbotham@Higginbotham05Jesus dragging Spurs defence all over the place and creating space for team mates. What a signing he has been. Bringing out the best in players around him.152Jesus dragging Spurs defence all over the place and creating space for team mates. What a signing he has been. Bringing out the best in players around him. Since joining from Manchester City on a £45 million transfer in the summer, the 25-year-old has been his best form. In seven top-flight games before today, he struck four times and assisted thrice and looks set to have a highly productive campaign. Arsenal lost control of game to allow Spurs back into it Arsenal started the derby brightly and put their visitors under pressure, going ahead in the 20th minute through Thomas Partey. However, Spurs slowly grew into the game and restored parity following a spell of sustained pressure. afcstuff@afcstuffHalf-time: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham (Partey Kane [p]). #afc29314Half-time: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham (Partey Kane [p]). #afc https://t.co/luMdZItq2i Gabriel hacked down Richarlison inside the box as the latter sought to make a shot but ended up conceding a penalty instead. Kane, who's made the fixture his own with his scoring prowess against the Gunners, clinically slotted the ball home to make it 1-1. With both teams in fine form this season, the game has been tight, and an interesting second half beckons. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Bhargav × Feedback Thank You! 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