It has been reported that former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks was impressed by Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista yesterday. Gabriel shone in Arsenal's 3-0 rout of Manchester United. Crooks said: 'I saw Gabriel stand up to Chelsea's Diego Costa recently at Stamford Bridge and he refused to be intimidated by the striker. Sadly for Arsenal, he paid a heavy price for his boldness and was sent off. 'His performance, while less demanding against Manchester United, was extremely professional and he looked like a very composed defender with the ball at his feet. 'He reduced Anthony Martial to the minimum of chances and was instrumental in achieving Arsenal's first clean sheet of the season.'
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