Gabriel Magalhaes emerged as the hero in Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win against Tottenham on Sunday, heading in the decisive goal that extended the Gunners’ dominance in the North London derby.
Despite missing key players like Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, Mikel Arteta’s squad proved their resilience on a challenging trip to their rival’s home ground.
Arsenal was without captain Odegaard, sidelined with an ankle injury picked up during international duty with Norway, while Rice was serving a suspension following his red card against Brighton.
The absence of these two midfield anchors initially raised concerns about Arsenal’s vulnerability as they faced off against their fierce rivals.
However, Arsenal showed grit and determination, battling through Tottenham’s misfiring attack. Their persistence paid off when Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes scored a crucial second-half header, marking his first goal since February.
This victory added to Arsenal’s impressive unbeaten run this season, with three wins out of four league matches.
As the Gunners aim for their first Premier League title since 2004, their ability to overcome setbacks and deliver results could be key to ending their long title drought after back-to-back second-place finishes.
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