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Mkel Arteta has lauded match-winner Gabriel after the defender scored the decisive goal in Sunday's North London derby.

"I think the way he has evolved, first of all as a person, and then on his role at the club, at the team has been phenomenal. It's been great to watch. This is why we are here," Artetea revealed.

"This is one of my passions to give players the environment, to give players the support, the education, the coaching, to grow and to prepare them for the life and to prepare them to get to levels that probably they didn't think before. And Gabi is certainly one of the best examples of that.

"Why? Because he loves what you do. He applies himself incredibly well and he wants it. And when that happens, normally good things happen to this kind of people."

Bukayo Saka left the North London derby with cramps, according to new reports.

It is good news for Arsenal fans as the 23-year-old is expected to make a full recovery this week.

The England forward is due to be healthy for the Champions League clash with Atalanta on Thursday.

Paris Saint-Germain are particularly keen on adding Gabriel to their line-up as they could mirror Brazil's centre-back pairing with him and Marquinhos, according to TBR Football. 

The defender's existing contract runs until 2027 but Arsenal are looking to extend this and prolong the 26-year-old's time in North London.

Arsenal have begun contract extension talks with the North London derby match-winner Gabriel.

According to TBR Football, both parties have started discussing a deal, with Paris Saint-Germain watching closely.

There were representatives from the French giants monitoring the Brazilian's performance at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. 

Alan Shearer has highlighted one major advantage that Arsenal have over Manchester City in their hunt for the Premier League crown.

The former Newcastle striker believes that the Gunners' defence is the best in the land.

"I think once Arsenal go 1-0 up against you, they're tough to get back, because they've got the best back four in the Premier League, without a shadow of a doubt," Shearer said on on the Rest is Football podcast.

"They don't give hardly anything away, Spurs just kept trying to put hopeful balls into the box and Arsenal dealt with it easily. 

"They deserved the three points Arsenal, without playing particularly well, which has to be a good sign."

The Gunners face Serie A side Atalanta in a Champions League clash on Thursday, followed by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Some have earmarked the game against Pep Guardiola's league-leading City as an early title-decider.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expects his team to adapt to the schedule.

"Whether I have [concerns] or not, I'm sure we're going to play Thursday and Sunday. So it's what it is. We have to adapt to that," he said.

"We're going to a top team, a very challenging team that is up there. We're going to have to adapt to those things."

Bukayo Saka limped off during the North London derby with Spurs on Sunday.

It is currently unknown if the 23-year-old will be fit to face Atalanta in this week's Champions League clash.

Arsenal fans will be hoping that the forward, who has scored one goal and assisted four so far this season, will be avaliable.