In the fifth round of the Premier League, Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Arsenal 3-0, handing the Gunners their first loss of the season. Playing away from home, Arsenal's defense came under heavy scrutiny, with key defender Gabriel involved in two controversial incidents.

In the first half, Gabriel allegedly pulled an opponent's shirt to prevent Brighton & Hove Albion from launching a counter-attack. This action caused considerable displeasure among the Seagulls' players, but Gabriel escaped without a yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion were preparing to advance quickly when Gabriel tugged his opponent's shirt, disrupting the attack. Despite the clear contact, the referee did not issue a yellow card, and play continued.

The decision immediately sparked strong protests from the Brighton & Hove Albion side, with some players becoming agitated and surrounding the referee. In their view, the shirt-pulling action fully warranted a yellow card, as it directly prevented a scoring opportunity.

Later, Gabriel was involved in another controversy: after minimal contact with Yasin Ayari, he immediately fell to the ground, hoping the referee would award a foul in his favor.

Seeing this, Brighton & Hove Albion players also stopped running, expecting the referee to blow his whistle. However, the referee did not stop play and instead motioned for Gabriel to get up and continue.

These two incidents sparked heated debate on social media, with fans voicing their dissatisfaction with his on-field conduct.

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