Gabriel Magalhaes made Arsenal history after the victory over Bournemouth

In the thrilling 3-2 win against Bournemouth, central defender Gabriel Magalhaes played both the "villain and hero" roles. Moreover, he personally created a memorable milestone in the club’s history.

Traveling to Vitality Stadium in the 20th round of the 2025/26 Premier League, Arsenal faced tough moments against the home side’s stubborn play. One of the key highlights was Gabriel Magalhaes’s mistake that allowed Bournemouth to take the lead in the 10th minute. However, just 6 minutes later, the Brazilian star redeemed himself, laying the foundation for Arsenal’s comeback.

Furthermore, that goal made the Brazilian star join an exclusive "club" at Emirates. Specifically, Gabriel became only the second defender in Arsenal’s history to reach 20 goals in the Premier League.Currently, the only player ahead of him is former captain Laurent Koscielny with 22 goals. Given Gabriel’s current form, breaking the Frenchman’s record is just a matter of time.

This season has seen the 1997-born star shine brilliantly. Not only has he excelled defensively, but Gabriel has also become a potent threat during set-pieces. After 20 appearances, he has scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists. Gabriel’s all-around contribution is becoming a crucial weapon in coach Mikel Arteta’s tactical system.

After the match, coach Mikel Arteta admitted the team put themselves in a difficult position but praised how the players responded to adversity: "I’m very happy because the whole team anticipated the difficulty of this match since everyone knows Bournemouth can cause a lot of problems, especially at home. They played very well today. Arsenal made it harder for themselves by conceding first, but I truly appreciate and enjoy the fighting spirit the team showed."

Additionally, the Spanish coach particularly emphasized Gabriel’s mental growth: "I am especially impressed by Gabriel’s character. He made a mistake but the way he overcame it and got back up is incredible. That speaks volumes about Gabriel’s maturity and the team as a whole. We found a way to beat our opponent together, and this is truly an impressive victory."