Gabriel Jesus shows Pep Guardiola he can be Manchester City’s shooting star


Four goals against Burton was Brazilian’s telling response to manager’s challenge to dislodge Sergio Agüero in City side

Gabriel Jesus’s first four-goal haul for Manchester City could not have been better timed. After Pep Guardiola’s pre-game stance that the Brazilian and Sergio Agüero have to compete to be his centre-forward this was a big chance to bid for a place when Wolves visit on Monday.

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