Arsenal Defender Gabriel Taunts Richarlison Following North London Derby Triumph
In the aftermath of Arsenal's commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, defender Gabriel Magalhaes seized the opportunity to publicly mock Spurs forward Richarlison through social media. The comprehensive derby win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw Arsenal tighten their grip on top spot in the league standings.
Derby Dominance Restores Arsenal's Five-Point Lead
Despite entering Sunday's contest under pressure following a midweek setback against Wolves, Mikel Arteta's Gunners delivered a statement performance against their bitter rivals. The match remained level at halftime after Randal Kolo Muani canceled out Eberechi Eze's opener, but Arsenal emerged dominant in the second period.
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, with Eze adding his second goal on the hour-mark, ensuring the visitors claimed a memorable victory that restored their advantage at the Premier League summit to five points. Arsenal's defensive unit, marshaled by Gabriel alongside William Saliba, limited Tottenham to just six shots throughout the entire match.
Social Media Spat Continues Between Brazilian Internationals
Richarlison entered the fray as a 68th-minute substitute for Kolo Muani but failed to make a meaningful impact on the contest. Soon after the final whistle, Gabriel took to Instagram to rub salt in Tottenham's wounds, tagging his fellow Brazilian in a photograph showing him holding up a number four playing card on Arsenal's team coach.
The social media post quickly gained traction, amassing over 180,000 likes and 5,000 comments within just one hour of publication. This latest jab continues an ongoing social media rivalry between the two players that dates back to Tottenham's pre-season victory over Arsenal last summer.
History of Online Banter Between Rival Defenders
Following Tottenham's pre-season win in Hong Kong, Richarlison had previously tagged Gabriel in a post showing him posing with the man-of-the-match award and the Herbalgy Trophy. Gabriel responded after Arsenal's victory in the reverse fixture at the Emirates Stadium in November, and has now delivered another retort following this latest derby success.
Arsenal will look to maintain their momentum when they return to Premier League action against fourth-placed Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium next week. Meanwhile, the social media exchanges between Gabriel and Richarlison highlight the intense personal rivalries that underscore one of English football's most fiercely contested derbies.
