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Arsenalwill have their defender Gabriel to thank for a genius piece of play that potentially saved his side from defeat at the hands of Manchester United.
A thriller of a game on Sunday, September 3 ended in a 3-1 win for the Gunners, who came from behind thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus.
However, one unsung hero was Gabriel Magalhaes, who returned to Mikel Arteta’s starting XI after getting snubbed from the opening three fixtures.
The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates all summer, but it appears he could still be a key player for Arteta, whose side is back in the Champions League.
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Football Gabriel saves ArsenalThomas Partey’s injury meant Gabriel partnered with William Saliba at centre back as Ben White reverted to right back. The 25-year old was keen to show Arteta why he deserved a shot and he did so in an odd but brilliant way.
As cited on Evening Standard,Towards the 90th minute on Sunday, Alejandro Garnacho broke free from a through ball and slotted home past Aaron Ramsdale to swing the clash 2-1 in United’s favour.
Replays however showed Garnacho was marginally offside, as Gabriel had pumped the brakes on his run just at the right time.
Shots of the offside call have since gone
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