2 players Man City must start in every game if they are to close the gap on Chelsea

Gabriel Jesus

Let’s not get too carried away, but Brazilian international Gabriel Jesus has the potential to become a top-quality striker in years to come.

The 19-year-old, who officially signed for City last month, has scored three goals in his last two Premier League games for the club, including both in their vital 2-1 victory over Swansea on Sunday.

However, it has been the nature of Jesus’ performances that have excited the City fans, and indeed restricted star striker Sergio Aguero to a place on the bench.

The Brazilian is deceptively strong on the ball, while his link-up play with the likes of Sane and Raheem Sterling looks promising ahead of the rest of the season.

Not only that, but Jesus knows exactly where the goal is, with his first against Swansea showing excellent reactions to pounce, before the winner came from his first header testing Lukas Fabianski, and him again responding first to bundle him the rebound.

The signs are good that City have unearthed a gem and one that, while he’s in form, is enjoying his football, and scoring goals, should lead the line for weeks to come.