Man City manager Pep Guardiola: Gabriel Jesus can lead City’s attack

Feb 05, 2021 06:00 am

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has "no doubts" over Gabriel Jesus' ability to spearhead the attack in the absence of Sergio Aguero, after the Brazilian striker scored in yesterday morning's (Singapore time) 2-0 English Premier League win at Burnley.

With Aguero sidelined due to Covid-19, Jesus was handed his second successive league start and the 23-year-old took full advantage, scoring his seventh goal in all competitions to give City an early lead at Turf Moor.

"There are no doubts about Gabriel," Guardiola said.

"We are delighted with him all the time. Strikers need to score goals for their confidence. Of course, we need his goals. He knows that, but his contribution in many ways is fantastic."

Raheem Sterling scored City's second to extend their unbeaten run to 20 matches in all competitions and move the league leaders seven points ahead of fourth-placed Liverpool, whom they face on Monday morning (Singapore time). - REUTERS