Gabriel wasted no time in emphasising his stellar record against Tottenham by posting a photo of his THIRD consecutive north London derby Player of the Match award. The Brazilian helped the Gunners come from a goal down to see off their rivals on Wednesday night. It was his movement and header from a Declan Rice corner that helped get Arsenal level at the Emirates, although his effort was eventually given as a Dominic Solanke own goal following a deflection.
Leandro Trossard scored the team's winner as they completed the double over Tottenham. Back at the start of the season it was Gabriel who headed home the winner as Arsenal secured a 1-0 win at the home of their arch-rivals. One both occasions he was highlighted as the game's outstanding individual. And his run of stellar displays against Tottenham extends back to last year, when Arsenal won a five-goal thriller at the home of their rivals.
Following the team's last win, which means they're now unbeaten across six north London derbies, Gabriel posted a picture of the accolades awarded to a player by the Premier League when they're acknowledged as the game's standout performer. Arsenal, despite their dominance, were made to sweat for their win as Tottenham sought an equaliser deep into stoppage time. Gabriel, alongside William Saliba, produced some impressive moments to hold out their rivals with Arteta admitting they should've been out of sight.
