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3 team selections Mikel Arteta must consider after international break

By Victor Salazar

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Head Coach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal celebrates with his back-room staff after Gabriel Jesus scores a goal to make it 3-1 during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Head Coach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal celebrates with his back-room staff after Gabriel Jesus scores a goal to make it 3-1 during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /
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Gabriel impressed on his first start of the season. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Gabriel impressed on his first start of the season. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

2) Gabriel’s continued reintegration

William Saliba gets all the praise as one of the best defenders in the world, but Gabriel is certainly a stud himself.

He pretty much made Antony non-existent in the match on the left side and provided plenty of cover when Oleksandr Zinchenko roamed into midfield. Rasmus Højlund came on for Man Utd, but Gabriel relished the physical battle and often came out on top against the young forward. The Brazilians also made the pivotal decision to step up which ultimately caused Alejandro Garnacho to be offside before he slotted home the potential winner.

Yes, Gabriel has some lapses every so often but how could anyone look at last Sunday’s match and think he doesn’t deserve to be in the starting XI, especially for the next two fixtures? Arsenal lost last season at Goodison Park and he most certainly should play against Spurs.

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