Arsenal paly so much better when they have Gabriel Magalhaes at the back. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has to continue starting Gabriel Magalheas this season.
Declan Rice left it seriously late to score his first Arsenal goal. This is by converting a Bukayo Saka corner in the 96th minute.
Brazilian Gabriel Jesus wrapped up the win five minutes later. But it was another Brazilian who caught our eye. Mikel Arteta has been forced to change his back four every match. This isso far this season.
Fitness issues and a suspension have made his life difficult already this year. This is after losing Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey to injury.
It meant Arteta had to introduce Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Magalhaes to the starting line-up. This is for the first time in the league on Sunday.
Gabriel Magalhaes is crucial for the success fo Arsenal in the future
It’s hard to see Jakub Kiwior breaking into the side ahead of the Brazilian. So the dilemma is between choosing Gabriel or Takehiro Tomiyasu for Arsenal.
The Japanese international can play on the right, allowing Ben White to shift back into a central role at Arsenal.
Based on his performance on Sunday, it would be a surprise to see a fifth different combination at the back at the Emirates.
Arsenal look like a more fluid outfit because of the changes. This is with the Ukrainian drifting into midfield effectively. And Gabriel’s introduction allowing Ben White to return to right-back where he did well last season.
