Arsenal defender Gabriel has set a remarkable club record following the Gunners' 2-1 win over Chelsea. The Brazilian has faced the Blues 12 times and remains unbeaten in those encounters.
According to data editor Harvey Downs from Opta, no other Arsenal player has faced Chelsea as many times without suffering a defeat. Gabriel has recorded ten wins and two draws against the London rivals.
This unbeaten streak began after Gabriel joined Arsenal in September 2020. In this latest derby, Chelsea initially took the lead through Morgan Rogers, but the Gunners fought back to clinch the victory.
In a notable moment during the match, Gabriel found himself on the ground after a tussle with Yorrel Hato, inadvertently brushing Emiliano Martinez's face with his boot while attempting to reach for the ball. However, referee Chris Kavanagh chose not to penalise the defender for the incident.
After three rounds of the new Premier League season, Arsenal has amassed nine points, level with Manchester City, as both sides have kicked off their campaigns with three consecutive wins.
