Gabriel starts for Arsenal against Crystal Palace.
The Brazilian centre-back was a fitness doubt after he was forced off in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
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But Gabriel trained with the Arsenal squad ahead of the game and has been passed fit to start alongside William Saliba at centre-back.
His fitness is a major for Arsenal as they bid to capitalise on Liverpool’s latest slip-up and strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League.
Victory against Palace would move Arsenal seven points clear of title rivals Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta has opted for Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori on the left flank.
Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly both impressed after coming into the team against Atletico but Trossard and Calafiori return.
The returns of Trossard and Calafiori are the only two changes Arteta has made from the Atletico win.
Arteta has kept other changes to a minimum, with Arsenal also facing Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Eberechi Eze starts against his former club.
Confirmed Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Merino, Nwaneri, Martinelli.
Injured: Havertz, Madueke, Jesus, Odegaard (all knee)
Time and date: 2pm GMT on Sunday October 26, 2025
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
How to watch: Sky Sports
