Gabriel made up for his huge error as Arsenal came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at the Emirates. The Brazilian was caught out in possession as Aleksandar Mitrovic won the ball back and put the visitors in front in the second half, threatening the Gunners’ perfect start to the season.
That lead lasted eight minutes before the Gunners got themselves back on terms. Bukayoi Saka played the ball inside to Martin Odegaard and the Arsenal captain’s strike took a deflection, leaving Bernd Leno with no chance.
The pressure continued to build and eventually it told with five minutes remaining. Gabriel Martinelli swung a corner it, it dropped in the six-yard box as William Saliba and Leno went up for it and Gabriel was on hand to poke home, his celebration one of relief as much as it was jubilation. It returned Arsenal to the top of the table, after four straight wins to start the season.
