Arsenal reached the summit of the Premier League for the first time since February 2014 following their annual home win over Everton.
The 2-1 victory was secured through goals from Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny, but it was the rousing performance of another defender that had Gooners purring with giddy delight.
Gabriel Paulista has emerged as the rugged hero at the heart of Arsene Wenger’s backline, and his muscular brand of defending has gone a long way to transforming his side into genuine title contenders.
From the sentiments below, it is clear that the Brazilian has won the hearts of the Emirates faithful…
https://twitter.com/WengerIsBetter/status/658019307209793538
https://twitter.com/GoonRambler/status/657985140908519424
Gabriel: Captain, Leader (Not racist), Legend. pic.twitter.com/lEKiigwZai
— Flitts (@FlittsTheGooner) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/FFArsenal/status/657985244654518272
I Loved How Gabriel Celebrated Making That Big Tackle! #Arsenal 2 #Everton 1#AFCvEFC #Cech https://t.co/ObWNT1CO1U
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) October 24, 2015
When they give Gabriel his statue 20 years from now, I hope they design it after this celebration https://t.co/kqzRHdCkOI
— D-Gooner (@goonerderrick) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/MiaSanArsenal/status/657989775023017984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Fantastic tackle! Love him. He's a beast! "@BaDumTss__: GABRIEL after that match saving tackle!!!! pic.twitter.com/vQZs8y0lCK"
— Jules W 🌸 (@TheRealGunner) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/CFCmaicon/status/657977173769388032
https://twitter.com/FFArsenal/status/657985244654518272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
GABRIEL HAVE MY BABIES
— Billy Dunmore (@Dunmoreorless) October 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/7amkickoff/status/657980013149491200
Gabriel brought out that inner beast! Future @Arsenal captain!
— Adeda (@tosinadeda) October 24, 2015
Passion. Gabriel. We love you. pic.twitter.com/EaBupQfw5X
— Kris (@Santi_Classorla) October 24, 2015
