Arsenal dismantled Tottenham 4-1 in the North London derby, and Gabriel Magalhaes made sure Richarlison did not forget it.
Mikel Arteta’s side were dominant from the first whistle and exposed Spurs repeatedly.
Viktor Gyokeres grabbed two goals to earn Player of the Match honours, but Gabriel was immense at the back.
After the final whistle, the Brazilian centre-back took his celebrations online. It did not take long for fans to work out exactly who the message was aimed at.
Gabriel Magalhaes tags Richarlison after Arsenal cruise past Spurs
Following the victory, Gabriel Magalhaes posted a photo from the Arsenal team bus playing cards with teammates.
His hand faced him, except for one card turned toward the camera: the four of hearts. The reference was obvious. Arsenal had just beaten Tottenham 4-1.
Gabriel tagged Richarlison in the Instagram post, ensuring his Brazil teammate saw it. The playful jab quickly gained traction among supporters.
Declan Rice joined in the fun, replying with laughing and heart emojis as Arsenal’s players celebrated a statement win.
On the pitch, Gabriel backed up the social media confidence with a commanding display.
He won key duels, organised the back line well, and helped limit Spurs to very few clear chances.
While Gyokeres earned the headlines with his brace, Gabriel’s performance was crucial in maintaining control throughout.
Gabriel Magalhaes benefited from two big decisions in heated clash
Despite his strong display, Gabriel Magalhaes was fortunate to avoid trouble on two separate occasions.
In the first half, he fouled Randal Kolo Muani as the last man. It was not a red card for denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity because David Raya was the favourite to collect the ball.
However, it was still a clear foul as Gabriel took Muani out without attempting to play the ball.
Later in the match, Kolo Muani appeared to score after a slight push on Gabriel. The referee awarded a foul, and VAR upheld the decision.
The contact was minimal, and Gabriel went down easily, making it a harsh call on Tottenham.
Arsenal were deserving winners overall, but those moments could easily have shifted the narrative.
Instead, Gabriel Magalhaes ended the derby with both three points and the final word.
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