“Gabriel Nearing a Personal Milestone: Potential 150th Appearance for Arsenal if Selected against West Ham United this Weekend
“Since his arrival from Lille in 2020, Gabriel has consistently demonstrated his reliability, forging a strong defensive partnership with William Saliba and contributing 14 goals across various competitions. His impressive performances earned him the Arsenal.com Player of the Month award for January, marking his fourth win.
Articulating on Gabriel’s evolving influence both on and off the field, Mikel Arteta remarked, ‘He has undergone significant developments. Not only has his role within the team expanded, but his personal life has also undergone notable changes, including family dynamics and language acquisition. He has made deliberate improvements to his mindset and lifestyle, empowering him to shape his own path. I believe he has made commendable decisions in charting his course forward.
“Furthermore, within our current squad, only Bukayo Saka has commenced more matches than Gabriel, who has started 142 games and made appearances as a substitute in the remaining seven. Despite his defensive role, Gabriel has showcased his attacking prowess by finding the net three times this season. Remarkably, since his debut against Fulham in September 2020, no other defender in the Premier League has scored as many goals as him.