Arsenal picked up a comfortable 2-0 win over Luton Town to keep their Premier League title charge on track.
The Gunners more or less ended the game in the first half itself, with goals from Martin Odegaard and Daiki Hashioka (OG) sealing the result.
Despite the scoreline suggesting otherwise, this was not at all a ‘walk in the park’ for Mikel Arteta’s side. Luton were brave in attacking the Gunners and making the defenders work.
However, Gabriel Magalhaes was undaunted and was not to be ousted on the night. He produced a fantastic display and his stats reflect his brilliance.
4 clearances
5/6 ground duels won
2 fouls won
4/9 aerial duels won
60/69 passes completed
1 blocked shot
1 interception
3 tackles
81 touches
The Brazilian centre-back covered well for his teammates and has impressed a lot of Gooners with his performance, as they reacted on Twitter.
Eduardo Hagn: “Another colossal display by Gabriel Magalhães. What a sensational defender.”
Mutembai William: “Always phenomenal.”
Anukaran Saxena: “I’ve noticed Gabriel makes Saliba better as Saliba panics a bit when pressed.”
Tokoloko Sekelenyane: “Potential player of the season IF we win the League.”
Sash: “Only Arsenal fans how good Gabriel Magalhaes actually is.”
Sanele Blaai: “He is the best defender in the league right now.”
