Tag: Gabriel Paulista

Speaking on Friday morning, Arsène Wenger confirmed that Gabriel will replace Per Mertesacker in the team this weekend.

Despite questions over his suitability at centre-back for Arsenal, Gabriel was effective on Sunday when forced on after Per Mertesacker's second-half injury.

Top of the league, all was well heading into 2016 as Calum Chambers gave a solid first midfield start of the season and Arsenal beat Bournemouth.

After a flat display at Sunderland last Saturday, Arsène Wenger must be considering a few tweaks to his Arsenal side.

A strong Arsenal performance on Thursday evening comfortably saw off West Bromwich Albion and Arsène Wenger must be tempted to trust the same players...

After another disappointing performance at home to Crystal Palace, a lot of focus will be directed at what Arsenal did poorly during the game, and most of it should fall on the centre-back partnership of Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel.

Arsenal have made a few decent signings in the winter transfer window.

After last weekend's collapse against West Ham United, Arsène Wenger has a lot to consider this weekend.

In recent weeks the Arsenal defence has looked a little more assured but that changed last weekend as the side capitulated and conceded an Andy Carroll hat-trick at Upton Park.

Lining up with Gabriel over Per Mertesacker in recent weeks, it was a surprise to see Arsène Wenger hail the importance of communication at the back on Friday morning.

Now back in the Arsenal first team for the first time since he threw his chance away in the autumn, Gabriel has insisted he won't make the same error that saw him dropped from the side again.

As Arsenal try to fight end of season drift and secure a top-three trophy (see what I did there?) ahead of a recovering Manchester City, it's been a week of encouragement in some quarters and frustration in others.

Andy Carroll has explained his tackle on Gabriel in the first half and admitted that although there was a bit of a tussle between the players, neither are 'dirty'.

Gabriel recently compared Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker and admitted that both centre-backs have different attributes that he can learn from.

Arsenal once again dominate the London Evening Standard’s London Team of the Week for the weekend’s Premier League games.

Gabriel is remaining optimistic in Arsenal's quest for the title and thinks we'll win it... as long as Leicester and Spurs both slip up.

Gabriel showed huge signs of improvement in our 4-0 win against Watford on Saturday.

Brazilian defender Gabriel is still waiting for his first Brazil cap and hasn't been called up for this latest international break but that doesn't...

Arsenal head into the international break with three points and their slide, hopefully, arrested. Their display against Everton at the weekend was much improved but...

Arsene Wenger insisted that, although he has to see the tackle again, he doesn't think Gabriel's tackle on Troy Deeney was a red. The boss...

Gabriel could face a retrospective ban for his disgusting tackle on Troy Deeney. The centre-back slid in with two feet in a crunching tackle, which...

Troy Deeney revealed immediately after Watford's 2-1 win over Arsenal that Gabriel has apologised for that horrific challenge in the first half. The centre-back flew...

Arsenal have had their final full training session ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Watford, and there's some positive team news. During the week...

Gabriel should be fit to face Watford despite missing out on training all week. The centre-back was replaced on Tuesday against Hull when he just...

Arsenal go into their FA Cup game against Watford with a number of injuries affecting their squad. Below is rundown of the treatment room and...

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he uses a different approach in the dressing room depending on who is speaking with. The club’s vice-captain, Per is...

Speaking to the media about his team selection for Sunday, Arsène Wenger has confirmed that the squad should be strong. There were three players injured...

Arsène Wenger has given Arsenal.com the latest team news ahead of the visit of Watford, and it's more positive than expected. On Tuesday evening, injuries to...

Tuesday night might have been good for Arsenal in terms of the cup, but when it came to keeping players fit, it was not. Three...

Arsene Wenger was not best pleased with his side’s 4-0 win over Hull on Tuesday night due to the number of injuries his side...

Gabriel is determined to challenge for a space in the Arsenal starting XI but is well aware of the competition he faces. UPDATE: Wenger gives...

Laurent Koscielny reckons Gabriel will do just fine in the North London Derby, describing the centre-back as a 'fighter'. Koscielny is still out with a...

Sunday was not a good day for Arsenal, and Gabriel in particular performed poorly in defence. The frontline and midfield were both poor, but Gabriel's...

With Barcelona memories dulling a bit, all attention has now turned towards Manchester United and our trip to Old Trafford. Arsene Wenger met with the...

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning and gave the latest team news ahead of the game at Old Trafford on Sunday. Alex...

Arsène Wenger has confirmed that Brazilian defender Gabriel could be fit to face Manchester United on Sunday. The defender hasn't played since Arsenal's 2-0 win...

After winning his place in the team, Arsenal defender Gabriel suffered an injury which has seen him sit out of our last few matches. A...

Good news for Arsenal fans as the Gunners have almost everyone available to face Barcelona on Tuesday night. The huge and eagerly awaited game at...

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has given the latest injury updates ahead of Arsenal's game against Hull City on Saturday. The boss, speaking to Arsenal.com, gave updates...

As we said on Wednesday, Football Insider has been a poor source of news at times when it comes to transfer targets and contract talks, but stories...