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William Saliba has stepped out alongside Gabriel 115 times for Arsenal in the last three seasons, six times more than any other team-mate.
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Arsenal defender Gabriel will sit out the rest of the season after having surgery on his hamstring, the Premier League club said on Thursday in what is a major blow to Mikel Arteta's side.
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Look away, Arsenal fans. The club confirmed Thursday that star defender, Gabriel, suffered a hamstring injury against Fulham and is out for the season.
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Bukayo Saka made a dream return to the pitch as he scored Arsenal’s second goal in a 2-1 win over Fulham, following three months out with a hamstring injury.Saka was introduced in the 66th minute, by which time the Gunners lead through Mikel Merino’s deflected first-half strike.
The news that Gabriel is going to be out for the whole season is a big blow for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. The centre-back has arguably been Arsenal's best player this season, but his injury is just the latest chapter in frustrating campaign .
Arsenal won their first game back from the March international break, but fans hold their breath waiting on an update for Gabriel.
BUKAYO SAKA marked his return from a 101-day absence by scoring just seven minutes after coming on the pitch as Arsenal waltzed to a 2-1 victory despite a late scare. The Gunners will know their
Gabriel Martinelli revealed back in 2020 that he would rather remain at Arsenal and become a legend instead of signing for Real Madrid.
Bukayo Saka enjoys goalscoring return for Arsenal, but defensive worries hit Gunners as Gabriel looks set to miss Champions League tie.
Saka’s goal was sparked by Martinelli’s positivity. The Brazil international dribbled forward from midfield before delicately flicking Merino’s cross into Saka’s path to head in at the back post, and it was not the first time he caused issues for the Fulham backline.
Gabriel Magalhaes' injury overshadowed the goal-scoring return of Bukayo Saka in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham.
Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday thanks to another goal from stand-in striker Mikel Merino while Bukayo Saka struck a few minutes into his return from nearly four months out with injury.