Gabriel Magalhães Trolls Tottenham After Arsenal’s 4-1 Derby Win
The derby ended in a blowout… but what happened afterward poured even more fuel on North London’s fiercest rivalry.
A Victory That Turned Into a Taunt
Arsenal dismantled Tottenham 4-1 in the North London derby, and as is often the case in matches of this magnitude, the story didn’t end at the final whistle. Gabriel Magalhães made sure of that with a social media post that quickly caught attention.
Braces from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres capped a dominant night for Mikel Arteta’s side, while Randal Kolo Muani’s first-half goal proved little more than consolation in what was a humbling debut for interim Spurs boss Igor Tudor.
Total Control on Enemy Turf
Arsenal dictated the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, outshooting the hosts 20 to 6 and repeating the 4-1 scoreline they had already posted at the Emirates earlier in the season.
The win restored a five-point cushion over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, albeit with one more match played. For Tottenham, the loss marked their 12th defeat in 27 league games, leaving them dangerously close to the relegation zone.
The Post That Sparked Reactions
After the match, Gabriel shared a photo of himself on the team bus holding a playing card with the number four — an unmistakable nod to Arsenal’s goal tally — alongside his Man of the Match award, a drink, and a pack of candy.
The image was widely interpreted as a direct jab at Tottenham and immediately ignited reactions from both fan bases. In a rivalry already defined by tension, the Brazilian defender added another layer of edge.
Controversy On and Off the Pitch
Gabriel had already been at the center of debate during the game. Some observers believed he was fortunate to avoid a red card for a challenge on Kolo Muani in the first half, while others questioned whether he exaggerated contact in the buildup to a disallowed Spurs goal.
Regardless of the controversy, Arsenal’s ambitions remain firmly intact. Arteta’s squad now turns its focus to another London clash against Chelsea, as they continue pushing toward an ambitious multi-trophy pursuit.
In North London, the rivalry never truly cools. This time, Gabriel Magalhães made sure it burned a little hotter.
