Daniel Wass' early own goal and a late Lucas Vazquez strike consigned Valencia to a 2-0 LaLiga loss at Real Madrid. Real Madrid battled to a 2-0 home win against Valencia in LaLiga thanks to an early own goal scored by Daniel Wass and a late Lucas Vazquez strike. Isco was back in the squad after being left out entirely for the Champions League win at Roma in midweek, but Santiago Solari again ...Full Story »

Former Arsenal defender Gabriel had the delight of marking Luis Suarez, who insulted him during the cup tie. But the now-Valencia defender responded in classy, classy fashion. Barcelona entertained Valencia in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night, with the hosts heading into the second leg with a slight advantage thanks to Suarez. The Uruguayan netted the only goal of the gam...Full Story »

The tragic death of 21 Chapecoense players on Tuesday has, without doubt, been an incredibly tough time for the footballing community. But the week has been particularly difficult for Arsenal star Gabriel Paulista, who had friends and colleagues involved in the disaster. The Gunners defender somehow managed to find it within him to play for his side in their 2-0 loss in the EFL Cup against S...Full Story »

ARSENE WENGER is facing a defensive crisis just six days before the big kick-off after Gabriel was carried off with ankle ligament damage tonight. The Brazilian centre-half went down in agony following a stoppage time challenge from behind by City striker Kelechi Iheanacho. Gabriel is injured during Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Man City The Brazilian defender leaves the field on a st...Full Story »

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva believes that his compatriot Gabriel will go far at the club, although he admits he still needs more time to adapt, as reported by the London Evening Standard. The 24-year-old Brazilian signed for the Gunners in the January transfer window from Villarreal for a fee of £11.2 million (as reported by BBC Sport), and he’s had to fight for a pla...Full Story »

The centre-back tussled with Diego Costa during the Gunners' 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge but had his red card rescinded, though he has been banned for improper conduct Arsenal defender Gabriel has been handed a one-match suspension by the Football Association for improper conduct following his dismissal against Chelsea on Saturday. The centre-back was shown a red card after clashing with D...Full Story »

The Football Association has set a dangerous precedent by rescinding the red card given to Arsenal's Gabriel, says Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Defender Gabriel was sent off for kicking Diego Costa in Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday. Mourinho said: "Now we know that retaliation is allowed. No problem, you can do it." Costa was banned for violent conduct for the incident with ...Full Story »

Irate Gooners have started a campaign to avoid using the chain which shares part of its name with controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa. The footballing Costa infuriated Gooners at the weekend with a typically bullish performance. @gpaulista5 @ourlotpod join the #costaboycott buy your coffee at #starbucks or #pretamanger until Gabriel returns pic.twitter.com/Bs3DrJPwv0— Our Lot in ...Full Story »

· Wenger warns against expecting miracles from Brazilian · Arsenal manager: ‘He's the first defender I've brought in with no English' · Gabriel could make his Arsenal debut against Middlesbrough Gabriel Paulista has been an unused substitute in Arsenal's last three matches but is set to make his debut against Middlesbrough. For Gabriel Paulista, the pressure stands to be i...Full Story »

GABRIEL PAULISTA claims the only way is up for Arsenal after finally clinching his £15m transfer from Villarreal. The Brazilian centre-back has signed a four-and-a-half year deal and wants to take the Gunners all the way to the top. Paulista, 24, claims Arsenal are a team full of stars who should be challenging for all the top prizes in football. He said: "I know that we have great playe...Full Story »