Gabriel Jesus put his hand up for selection with a fine showing for Arsenal, says Wayne Rooney (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney was massively impressed by Gabriel Jesus’ performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Inter Milan and hopes to see the ‘clever’ forward drop to the bench again for Sunday’s clash with Manchester United. Jesus scored his second and third goals of the season in a 3-1 win (Picture: Getty)The Gunners guaranteed themselves a spot in the last 16 with victory (Picture: Getty)‘It’s a dream night. Asked who he would least like to face out of Jesus, Gyokeres and Havertz as a United fan, Rooney replied: ‘Probably Gabriel Jesus I think, just with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez. ‘Of course, you respect your team-mates, but you want to be playing in those big games.’Rooney added: ‘Mikel Arteta is going to see that interview from Gabriel Jesus and that was an opportunity for Gabriel Jesus. Arrow MORE: ‘Proved me wrong’ – Theo Walcott says Arsenal star has ‘surprised’ him after Inter winArrow MORE: Alan Shearer names team that will stop Arsenal from winning Champions LeagueArrow MORE: Wayne Rooney backs Arsenal signing to become ‘great player’ after mixed start

Source: Metro January 21, 2026 00:13 UTC