Arsenal centre-back Gabriel put in a commanding performance as the Gunners secured a narrow 1-0 win versus Leicester on Saturday.
With the Gunners having had a series of poor defensive displays, fans on Twitter were delighted that their team kept a clean sheet at the King Power Stadium, with Gabriel at the heart of it:
Gabriel is silencing his doubters and proving why he is one of the best players in the world. Leicester didn’t trouble us much but when they found space, he was very aggressive but at the same time decisive with his defensive actions. Class act .
— B Hays (@BERTHAHAYS16) February 25, 2023
That pass that led to our goal
— EL CHAPO IV (@Tommy_Tempah) February 25, 2023
He handled the Leicester high ball so well.
— Toe Knee (@tonymdolan) February 25, 2023
He’s been the best defender in the prem this season. He’s colossal!
— Jordan Warriner (@JordanWarriner) February 25, 2023
Most consistent
— Billion Dollar Dream ✪ (@Adieleblings) February 25, 2023
His 1v1 and aerial ability is absolutely insane, completely dominates anyone he comes up against
— Footymush (@footymush) February 25, 2023
Wondering if not getting a call up has made him even more of a monster
— Speedy (@jozh_speedy) February 25, 2023
It must be said that Gabriel did put in a very disappointing performance against Manchester City but his display at the weekend suggests that was a mere blip.
The Brazilian was not only excellent in terms of his defensive contributions, he played a part in Arsenal’s winning goal too, delivering a pinpoint ball to Leandro Trossard.
When you also factor in his aerial dominance, Gabriel was outstanding in all aspects of his game and, if Mikel Arteta’s side do go on to win the title, a lot of the credit will have to go to the center-half.