Van Dijk surpassed: Gabriel competes with the strikers from the heart of the defence
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has become the highest-scoring centre-back in the Premier League since 2020 after scoring against Everton. His performance helped Arsenal draw level on points with Manchester City in the league standings.
Why it matters
This statistical milestone highlights the evolving role of defenders in modern football and impacts the competitive landscape of the Premier League.
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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes added to his scoring record in the English Premier League against Everton on Saturday evening, in the eighth round of the competition.
The Gunners bared their teeth early at the Emirates. Ezri Konsa opened the scoring after just seven minutes, before Gabriel Magalhaes doubled the lead in the 68th minute.
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