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Arteta Hails 'Goal-Scoring Gabriels' After Arsenal's Dominant Win Over Villa

  • Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory against Aston Villa, extending their Premier League lead over Manchester City to five points.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta praised Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus for their influential returns from injury, both scoring in the match.
  • Gabriel Magalhaes, returning from a six-week injury, scored Arsenal's opening goal and provided strong defensive presence.
  • Gabriel Jesus, back after a long-term knee injury, scored a superb fourth goal as a substitute in his first involvement.
  • Declan Rice missed the game due to a knee problem, with Arteta noting Arsenal's vulnerability without him in the first half.

Why It Matters: Arsenal's 'Gabriels' shine on return, securing crucial win despite Rice's injury absence.

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