Erling Haaland has suggested he effectively saved Gabriel Magalhaes from a red card by refusing to go to ground during a heated altercation in Manchester City's victory over Arsenal. The Norwegian striker questioned the officiating after a physical battle at the Etihad Stadium saw both players clash in a vital title race showdown.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes avoided a red card during Sunday's heated 2-1 defeat against Manchester City. Despite the Brazilian appearing to headbutt Erling Haaland, he was only shown a yellow card, and the Premier League has now confirmed why that decision was made.
Arsenal’s title hopes suffered another massive hit as Erling Haaland’s second-half goal settled Sunday’s titanic Premier League title clash in the favour of Manchester City. Haaland struck on 65 minutes to seal a 2-1 win for Pep Guardiola’s side, who will now move to the top of the table should they win their game in hand at Burnley in midweek.
Gabriel has established himself as one of the Premier League's most feared aerial threats, and the Brazilian defender has now revealed the tactical battle he faces during every Arsenal set-piece. Despite being a centre-back by trade, the 28-year-old has become a focal point of the Gunners' attacking arsenal, admitting that opposition managers are now frequently assigning multiple markers to nullify his threat.
Arsenal have received a significant fitness lift as they gear up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Mikel Arteta welcomed three key first-team stars back into training on Monday as the Gunners look to move past a difficult period of domestic results.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of his players following their surprise FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a return to Wembley, the Spaniard refused to point fingers at a squad that he believes has given everything over a gruelling campaign.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad after sustaining a knee injury during the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Despite completing the full 90 minutes at Wembley, the 28-year-old reported significant discomfort shortly after the final whistle. This development leaves the Gunners facing a growing defensive crisis as they prepare for a pivotal run-in following the international break.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes admits that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been his “toughest opponent” down the years, with the pair establishing a bitter rivalry. While they have clashed on a regular basis in Premier League action, there is plenty of respect between the duo. They are poised to lock horns again in the 2026 Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes dismissed harsh criticism from Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler after the Gunners' narrow 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium. As the Premier League title race heats up, the Brazilian centre-back insists Mikel Arteta's side are unconcerned by external criticism regarding their game management tactics and alleged time-wasting.
Bukayo Saka's first-half strike earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Brighton as they took full advantage of Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side were far from their best at the Amex Stadium, but Saka's ninth-minute effort gave them something to hang onto, and with Gabriel Magalhaes colossal at the back they ground out a huge win on what could prove to be a pivotal night in the title race.
Gabriel Magalhães couldn't resist mocking Tottenham on social media after Arsenal's dominant 4-1 north London derby victory on Sunday evening. A brace each from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres gave the Gunners all three points, with Randal Kolo Muani's first-half goal proving to be nothing more than a consolation as Igor Tudor's first game as Spurs interim boss ended in humiliation.
Fans have reacted with fury and bemusement after Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a red card against Brentford. The Brazil centre-back had been yellow carded earlier in the London derby, and was walking a disciplinary tight-rope when he brought down Dango Ouattara with a rash challenge, but he was not sent off.
Declan Rice scored two superb second-half goals as Arsenal came from behind to seal a dramatic 3-2 success at Bournemouth and move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Rice, who was a doubt leading up to the game after missing the midweek victory against Aston Villa due to a knee injury, showed once again how crucial he is to Mikel Arteta's table-toppers with his decisive strikes which ensured the Gunners kicked off 2026 with a win.
Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes has explained why he took to trolling Amadou Onana after helping the Gunners to a vital victory over Premier League title rivals Aston Villa. The Brazilian defender returned with a bang in that contest, as he opened the scoring in a 4-1 win, and took the opportunity afterwards to have some “fun” when delivering a copycat “pocket” celebration.
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