"His belief is tremendous, said the manager. I can tell him to go and run to the first post, and he does it with conviction, energy and attitude. The team's belief in those moments is really high, and Gabriel is at the heart of that. He gives everything for the team and that sets the tone for everyone else."
"So Arteta must have feared the worst when the 27-year-old trudged off with his shirt over his face in Brazil's win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend. And before Sunday's north London derby, he could not hide his disappointment when confirming a thigh injury that will be assessed further next week means Gabriel is set for an extended spell on the sidelines."
"Statistics show Gabriel has played a crucial role in Arsenal conceding only five goals in the Premier League. He has more blocks (20) than anyone else in the division and is also his side's highest-ranked player for aerial duels, clearances and headed clearances. The Brazilian's prowess in the air means he is also a significant threat at the other end."
"He has scored twice and added three assists already this season, taking his total since arriving from Lille in 2020 to 18 goals from set pieces three more than anyone else in that period. And when Gabriel is not playing, Arsenal's win rate in the Premier League drops from 64.3% to 40%, or 2.1 points per game compared to just 1.5."
Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Magalhaes for his belief, conviction, energy and attitude, saying those qualities set the tone and boost the team's belief in key moments. Gabriel sustained a thigh injury after Brazil's win over Senegal and faces an extended spell on the sidelines while it is assessed. Gabriel has been central to Arsenal conceding only five Premier League goals, leading the league with 20 blocks and ranking highest for aerial duels, clearances and headed clearances for his side. His aerial ability contributes offensively too, with two goals and three assists this season and 18 set-piece goals since 2020. Arsenal's league win rate falls from 64.3% (2.1 points per game) with him to 40% (1.5 points per game) without him.
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