article_snippet: For Gabriel, in particular, it was a huge chance to cement Gabriel in Gabriel manager's first-team plans.
article_snippet: A strong display from Gabriel against Romelu Lukaku may have heralded new central defensive partnership - alongside Laurent Koscielny - for the Gunners until at least the end of the season.
article_snippet: However, if Gabriel hadn't produced an excellent last-ditch tackle to deny Lukaku in the 38th minute then the growing sense of optimism would have instantly waned.
article_snippet: The challenge would have made Gabriel feel an awful lot better after Gabriel earlier howler.
article_snippet: And Gabriel mood would have improved further when the Gunners took the lead just a minute later.
article_snippet: Gabriel was handed a start in the heart of Arsenal's defence and Gabriel made Gabriel presence felt with this challenge on Romelu Lukaku .