Gabriel, the Brazilian defender for Arsenal, played a pivotal role in securing a draw against Liverpool.

His early goal, a significant record for Arsenal at Anfield, set the tone for a match filled with resilience and competitive spirit.

Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 23, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 23, 2023. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Gabriel, Arsenal‘s Brazilian defender, made a significant impact in their match against Liverpool.

Scoring just three and a half minutes into the game, Gabriel secured Arsenal’s earliest ever Premier League goal at Anfield.

This led Arsenal to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a formidable Liverpool side.

Reflecting on the match, Gabriel acknowledged the intensity and challenge of the encounter. “It was a really intense game,” he remarked, highlighting the difficulty of playing against a strong team like Liverpool. “It’s so hard to play here against a big team.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Gabriel of Arsenal scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 23: Gabriel of Arsenal scores their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Despite the draw, Gabriel expressed a sense of pride in the team’s performance. He added, “Of course we wanted three points, we came back with one point, but the team played very well and yes, we need to relax now and come back strong.”

The goal marked a personal milestone for Gabriel, being his first of the season. He shared his joy over this accomplishment, saying, “I’m so happy to score my first goal this season and help the team, and thank the fans for their support for this.”

Recognising the strength of both teams, Gabriel noted the quality of Liverpool‘s play.

However, he was keen to emphasise the collective effort of his team, concluding, “We are strong at the back, but they have quality as well. But everyone today worked so hard.”