Soccer pundit Jamie Carragher has tipped Arsenal defender Gabriel to win the PFA Gamers’ Participant of the Yr award if the Gunners win the league.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are main the Premier League title race in the meanwhile, with a 4 level lead on the high of the league desk.
They’re six factors forward of Manchester Metropolis and 7 factors forward of Liverpool within the standings.
Though it’s nonetheless too early within the season, they’ve proven that this might lastly be their 12 months to finish their league title drought.
The spine of the workforce is their defensive energy and their means to lock down video games.
In 9 Premier League matches this season, the Gunners have conceded simply three targets.
Jamie Carragher praises Arsenal defender Gabriel
All their defenders have been rock strong however the chief of their line of defense is Brazilian centre-back Gabriel.
“I believe if Arsenal go on and win the league, proper now, I believe he’s the primary contender,” Carragher stated earlier this week on Sky Sports activities.
“I have a look at these different three gamers (McGrath, Terry, Van Dijk), nice gamers, all leaders for his or her golf equipment like Gabriel is.
“Truly John Terry is the one one to win the Premier League within the 12 months he received the PFA Participant of the Yr award.
“However while you really have a look at John Terry and Virgil van Dijk’s position, have a look at the targets.
“They’re not simply massive leaders on the again, the variety of targets they get… and [Gabriel’s] file is definitely much better than theirs while you have a look at these numbers.”
Gunners have proven brilliance in protection
The season remains to be younger and there’s a lengthy strategy to go however the Gunners have made a powerful case of profitable the league title this 12 months.
Not solely due to their brilliance but additionally as a result of how groups like Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis are struggling to search out consistency and kind.
After the summer season switch enterprise, Arne Slot’s aspect appeared like clear favourites to defend their league title however Arteta and his workforce have shocked followers with their performances and their defensive grit.
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