Why we are so good together — Gabriel Magalhaes

Opinions may be divided on what the best defensive partnership in the premier league is, but Arsenal has a formidable backline marshalled by the work rate of Gabriel Magalhaes and the tenacity of Frenchman, William Saliba.

Ahead of facing their best challenge yet, the Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has highlighted the strength of his partnership with fellow centre-back William Saliba, giving some details on why the two of them have been instrumental in Arsenal’s ascent to the top of the Premier League under manager Mikel Arteta in the last two seasons.

Gabriel acknowledges that their on-field collaboration has sometimes led to heated exchanges, with Saliba prompting the Brazilian to utter colorful language during matches. However, he stresses that their relationship has been a cornerstone of Arsenal’s success.

As the Gunners find themselves leading the Premier League table with 10 matches remaining, the cohesion between Gabriel and Saliba has been a significant contributing factor to their impressive performance.

In anticipation of Arsenal’s upcoming clash against Manchester City on March 31, Gabriel discussed the dynamics of their partnership, highlighting their shared language and strong camaraderie.

“We speak the same language,” Gabriel explained in an interview with Stadium Astro. “I am Brazilian but I speak French. On the pitch, communication is paramount. We are good friends, and sometimes I need to express frustration, but it’s all part of our dynamic. He understands me, and I understand him.”