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“Arsenal” defender Gabriel was forced out due to injury in the match against “West Ham”. football

“Arsenal” defender Gabriel was forced out due to injury in the match against “West Ham”. football

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Gabriel was substituted at half-time in Arsenal’s game against West Ham (Shutterstock)

Gabriel Magalhas had to be withdrawn at half-time Arsenal‘s Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday

In the 10th minute, the Brazilian player opened the scoring with a header from a corner Mikel ArtetaThe team scored four more goals in an impressive first half.

Gabriel also won a first-half stoppage-time penalty converted by Bukayo Saka after West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski headbutted the Arsenal centre-back.

Gabriel looked dazed as he got to his feet before being replaced by Jakub Kivior at half-time.

The 26-year-old was spotted on the bench alongside his Arsenal team-mates in the second half.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United fouls Gabriel of Arsenal resulting in a penalty for Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Arsenal FC at the London Stadium on November 30, 2024 . London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski punched Gabriel in the head (Getty)

However, he could be an injury doubt for Arsenal’s home game against Manchester United next Wednesday.