article_snippet: For Gabriel, in particular, this was a huge opportunity.
article_snippet: On reflection, it wasn't the most convincing of performances from the 24-year-old on his first Premier League start since arriving for £13.5million from Villareal in January.
article_snippet: Gabriel very nearly gifted the visitors an early lead, failing to deal with a long-ball to allow Romelu Lukaku a free run at David Ospina.
article_snippet: Thankfully for the Brazilian, David Ospina fellow South American bailed Gabriel out with some fine goalkeeping.
article_snippet: A goal would not have flattered Everton, who started brightly.
article_snippet: It was the last thing the striker needed after the striker wasteful display on Wednesday.
article_snippet: But this time supporters didn't get on the striker back, responding to the miss by chanting the striker name.
article_snippet: Arsenal's Gabriel (right) did not have the most convincing performance but managed to keep a clean sheet .
article_snippet: This certainly had the desired effect, as the France international nipped in front of John Stones to flick home Mesut Ozil's corner in the 39th minute.
article_snippet: Gareth Barry tried, spectacularly, to put Everton level but Gareth Barry acrobatic bicycle kick flew over.
article_snippet: Kevin Mirallas then saw a penalty appeal rejected by Andre Marriner, after claiming Oxlade-Chamberlain had handled.
article_snippet: Much like the first half, Roberto Martinez's side made a positive start after the break
article_snippet: Luke Garbutt's dead-ball delivery causing Arsenal's defence problems.
article_snippet: Aaron Lennon, given Aaron Lennon Spurs connections, was afforded a horrendous welcome when introduced in the 62nd minute.
article_snippet: had Ospina not tipped over Lukaku's first-time shot from a Barkley cross.
article_snippet: Luke Garbutt attempts to drive down the win but Luke Garbutt progress is stalled by Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin .
article_snippet: Aaron Lennon missed a glorious chance to ram Arsenal supporters' insults down their throats, firing straight at Ospina after great work from Seamus Coleman.
article_snippet: Ozil should have eased the tension in the 80th minute after being sent clean through on goal by Oxlade-Chamberlain but