The former Manchester City man made it five goals in two games but Mikel Arteta's side will be concerned after their star limped off
Arsenal boosted their Premier League title hopes with a thumping 5-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday night.
Following a hat-trick in their 3-2 Carabao Cup quarter-final win in midweek against the same opponents, Jesus put the Gunners ahead in the sixth minute after Palace failed to deal with a corner.
Ismaila Sarr scored a wonderful individual goal five minutes later to get the home fans going but Jesus quietened them soon after, courtesy of a stunning curling finish.
Jesus was a whisker away from grabbing another treble when his header hit the post but Kai Havertz was on hand to tap home in the 38th minute to put them in control.
The Premier League title hopefuls, who lost Bukayo Saka early to injury, were indebted to goalkeeper David Raya on a number of occasions early in the second half as Palace looked for a way back into the contest.
But the Gunners put the game to bed just before the hour mark when Gabriel Martinelli turned in substitute Declan Rice's shot. And the England international capped off an excellent cameo performance with a goal of his own – a deadly effort smacked into the corner six minutes from time.
The result means Arsenal are now three points behind league leaders Liverpool, although Arne Slot's team have two games in hand.
GOAL rates Arsenal's players from Selhurst Park…
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David Raya (7/10):
His passing left much to be desired early on but the Spaniard made multiple crucial saves to preserve Arsenal's lead.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
The Dutchman did not have it all his own way but is a solid option at full-back in the absence of the injured Ben White.
William Saliba (4/10):
Had one of his worst halves in an Arsenal shirt in recent memory. Was sluggish, sloppy, ungainly, and nearly cost his side repeatedly. Improved in the second period but this wasn't a display to be proud of.
Gabriel (6/10):
The Brazilian was not as shaky as his centre-back team-mate but did not look that secure in defence, either. Was unlucky not to grab another goal when his header struck the bar.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (8/10):
His ability and composure belies his 18 years. Arsenal have a real talent on their hands.
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Thomas Partey (8/10):
Looked calm and composed in the centre of the park and set up Jesus nicely for the second goal. If he keeps playing like this, he deserves a contract extension.
Martin Odegaard (8/10):
Really helped Arsenal tick offensively and his corners caused chaos in Palace's box. Gunners fans will be delighted he is back fit and firing.
Kai Havertz (8/10):
The German was not as prominent in a deeper-lying role but was still in the right place at the right time to make it 3-1. Made plenty of neat and tidy actions in the game.
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Gabriel Martinelli (7/10):
Arguably still needs to do more in an attacking sense but grabbed an important goal to put extra gloss on the scoreline.
Gabriel Jesus (9/10):
Continued his red-hot form in front of goal with two clinical finishes as he led the line expertly. The Brazilian also showed off his great work rate and teamwork, while he also grabbed an assist for Havertz's goal as his header hit the post.
Bukayo Saka (6/10):
Struggled to get the better of Tyrick Mitchell and then was forced off with an injury inside the opening 25 minutes.
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Leandro Trossard (5/10):
Really needs to offer more when called upon. The loss of Saka is a big blow if Trossard plays like this.
Declan Rice (9/10):
Was instrumental in Arsenal's fourth goal and had bundles of energy and quality off the bench. Took his goal with aplomb.
Riccardo Calafiori (7/10):
Another player who was lively when called into action. Secure in defence and a good option going forward.
Ethan Nwaneri (7/10):
The talented teenager oozes quality when he gets on the ball.
Mikel Merino (N/A):
Had no time to make an impact.
Mikel Arteta (8/10):
Got his tactics and line-up spot on, bar Saliba having an uncharacteristically poor match. His team's game management was top notch, too.
