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Mikel Arteta announces Gabriel transfer decision after Arsenal win at Crystal Palace

The Gunners made it two wins from two to open up their Premier League title bid this term, with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted that Gabriel is not for sale and will not be leaving.

The Brazil defender was only a substitute at Selhurst Park on Monday night as the Gunners held on to a precious away win thanks to Martin Odegaard’s penalty despite having Takehiro Tomiyasu sent off for a second yellow card after 67 minutes. It prompted big celebrations among the travelling fans and the players as Arsenal made it two straight wins to start their season.

Asked post-match about Gabriel’s future, after the centre-back failed to start for a second consecutive game amid strong interest from Saudi Arabia Pro League Club Al-Ittihad and whether there was any meaning to his absence from the starting XI, Artet responded: “Nothing at all. It’s about the games we were expecting, how I wanted to defend and attack.

“I believe it was the best thing, he played in both games and helped us win both games.

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