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Granit Xhaka heaps praise on 'unbelievable' Gabriel Jesus after Brazil star grabbed two goals and two assists on his Arsenal home debut, as Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers lauds 'world-class' striker

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has reserved special praise for the new striker Gabriel Jesus after his brace against Leicester City.

The Gunners swept aside Brendan Rodgers' men 4-2 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with Jesus scoring two and assisting two on his competitive home debut.

The Brazilian set the tone in pre-season, netting seven times but was unable to get on the scoresheet in Arsenal's 2-0 opening day win at Crystal Palace.

Granit Zhaka celebrates with Gabriel Jesus after his assist for the Brazilian against Leicester

But team-mate Xhaka believes the 25-year-old's first Premier League goals came at the right time - the Gunners' first home league game of the campaign.