SWEET MOMENT: Darwin Nunez growls then hugs Gabriel after missed Liverpool chance during Arsenal win and being provoked

Gabriel demonstrated his passion towards Darwin Nunez late on in Arsenal’s crucial win against Liverpool.

The Gunners beat the Reds 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in what will be a huge boost for their Premier League title chances

Nunez wasted a great opportunity to score an equaliser for Liverpool

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Gabriel growled at Nunez after missing his chance

The pair then quickly embraced before Arsenal went on to win

Arsenal took the lead twice in the match, with Gabriel Martinelli’s goal in the 67th minute setting them on course for victory.

During the latter stages, Liverpool substitute Nunez blazed a shot over the bar in what was a great opportunity to equalise.

Gabriel knew just how important that was for Arsenal and celebrated by shouting towards the Reds star.

He then gave his fellow South American a quick hug before play resumed, with the Gunners going on to claim all three points.

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They took the lead through Bukayo Saka earlier on in the first-half, with the winger scoring the rebound from Kai Havertz’s miss.

Gabriel was the heart of a defensive mix-up on the stroke of half-time though as he bundled the ball into the back of his own net.

Liverpool’s goal came after zero shots on target in the opening 45 minutes but they too produced a costly error in defence.

Virgil van Dijk and Alisson lacked communication when dealing with a long ball from Arsenal, which allowed Martinelli to score an open goal.

Liverpool attempted to force a second equalizer, but the Gunners held strong and their efforts were rewarded.

It was game, set, and match in north London when Leandro Trossard scored off the bench through Alisson’s legs.

Amid the joyous moments, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lost control of his excitement and rushed furiously down the touchline.

Liverpool, who remain at the top of the table despite suffering their second league loss of the year, is now two points ahead of Arsenal..