Tag: Gabriel Magalhaes

Gabriel Magalhaes is making a case for what should have happened last season
24Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Gabriel Magalhaes is making a case for what should have happened last season

Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 on Saturday in the Premier League, and it was veteran center back Gabriel Magalhaes who sealed the deal, heading on what was almost an open net to ensure the Gunners would pick up a vital win, taking full advantage of Manchester City losing to Aston Villa just hours earlier. Beyond the goal, Gabriel had a sensational game and was the best player on the pitch for Arsenal, leading by example. He saved a goal with a tackle, blocked a shot, and had two tackles, two interceptions, and seven clearances as the standout defensive performer. Last season, Gabriel won the Premier League but also watched as Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season. The Manchester United playmaker won't be able to aimlessly stat pad himself to another honor, thoug...
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Gabriel Magalhaes is planting the Ezri Konsa seed for Arsenal
13Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Gabriel Magalhaes is planting the Ezri Konsa seed for Arsenal

Arsenal didn't need to sign another defender, but they made Aston Villa weaker and signed a starter for the English national team in Ezri Konsa, who has proved to be quite useful as a regular starter with superstar man William Saliba injured until December. Gabriel Magalhaes, the best center back of the 2025/26 Premier League season when Arsenal won the title, praised Konsa heavily and planted the seed that Konsa can be a fixture for Arsenal's lineup one day. He said before the reunion game against his old club Lille in the Champions League, “Since he’s arrived at Arsenal, I think he’s adapted really quickly. He’s a top player and I really enjoy playing with him. We have the best centre-backs at Arsenal. We want to increase the level and we know he’s quality, and of course since he’s...
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