Arsenal player ratings: Gabriel puts in impeccable defensive display as Declan Rice replacement struggles

GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

The Gunners were without two key midfielders thanks to Declan Rice’s suspension and an injury to Martin Odegaard.

AlamyGabriel produced the defining moment of the North London Derby[/caption] ReutersThe Brazilian defender rose highest to thump home a header[/caption]

But that did not stop Mikel Arteta from masterminding another victory over their arch-rivals.