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'Thinks he's Mike Tyson!' - Lukasz Fabianski shockingly PUNCHES Gabriel Magalhaes as he concedes bizarre penalty during crazy seven-goal first-half against Arsenal

Football fans hilariously compared Lukasz Fabianski to Mike Tyson after the West Ham goalkeeper shockingly punched Gabriel Magalhaes on his face.

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  • Fabianski attempted to punch away a corner
  • Got a bit of Gabriel's face and the ball
  • A penalty was awarded after a VAR check
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    It was an enthralling first half at the London Stadium with Arsenal netting five times and the hosts finding the back of the net on two occasions. However, it was Fabianski's antics that dominated the half-time chatter. The goalkeeper came off his line to punch away a corner and connected with Gabriel's face while getting a bit of the ball as well. However, after a lengthy VAR check, a penalty was awarded, which was converted by Saka.

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  • WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

    Fans were in stitches after the incident as they compared the goalkeeper to boxing legends Tyson and Fury.

    @cagiago_ wrote: "Fabianski thinks he’s Mike Tyson."

    @finlaymcity suggested: "Fabianski needs to jump in the ring with Mike Tyson."

    @gooner4everfan wrote: "Next up … FABIANSKI v TYSON LIVE from Las Vegas 🥊 21st December 2025 21:00 #Arsenal #WestHam #fabianski #Premierleague".

    @ashish_za wrote: "Fabianski just hit Gabriel with a cleaner shot than the entire Paul vs Tyson fight. #WHUARS."

    While, @HarrisonPodvlog wrote: "Fabianski throws a right hook prime Mike Tyson would be proud of 🤣 no even die hard arsenal I am it was never a penalty."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Mikel Arteta will hope that the injury is not serious as he hooked off Gabriel and brought on Jakub Kiwior in the second half. The Gunners are set to host Manchester United next and missing out on the Brazilian centre-back will be a cause of concern for the manager.