EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Elli Birch/IPS/Shutterstock (14958896l) Gabriel of Arsenal FC sits on then pitch looking bemused after clashing with Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United West Ham United v Arsenal FC, Premier League, Football, The London Stadium, Stratford, London, UK - 30 Nov 2024
Gabriel was subbed at half time in Arsenal’s game against West Ham (Shutterstock)
Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off at half time in Arsenal’s Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday.
The Brazil international opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 10th minute as Mikel Arteta’s side went on to score four more in an impressive first half.
Gabriel also won the penalty in first-half injury time which was converted by Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal centre-back was punched in the head by West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.
Gabriel looked dazed as he got to his feet and was then replaced by Jakub Kiwior at the half-time break.
The 26-year-old was seen on the substitutes’ bench with his Arsenal teammates during the second half.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Gabriel of Arsenal is fouled by Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United, which results in a penalty for Arsenal, during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on November 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Gabriel was punched in the head by West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (Getty)
However, he could now be an injury doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League match at home to Manchester United next Wednesday.
Gabriel was in a race to be fit for Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Saturday after he suffered an injury during the Gunners’ 5-1 win away to Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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