Thomas Partey remained at right-back with Ben White shifted inside to cover for the suspended William Saliba. By the time Gabriel went off, it was Jakub Kiwior and Jurrien Timber trying to hold down the left. Shortly after, Timber went down with what appears to have been cramp. Miles Lewis-Skelly finished the game at full-back.
Gabriel, Timber, Calafiori - Arsenal injury news and return dates after Liverpool
It was little surprise, then, when Mohamed Salah eventually equalised for Liverpool, who had started to dominate proceedings. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino either side of Virgil van Dijk's header had put Arsenal ahead.
The Gunners did rally and went close to snatching three points late on themselves. The title picture remained the same as it had at the start of the day, though, with Manchester City the true winners.
For Arteta, his issues continued to grow with Gabriel the latest of his team to suffer an injury. After Darwin Nunez collided with the back of the Brazilian's left knee, Arsenal were temporarily down to 10 men.
"I don't know if it's the knee joint or the ankle. They're assessing him now so [touches wood, the desk]."
Gabriel has since posted on Instagram, somewhat easing the fears over his fitness. "In everything give thanks [translated]... [raised hands and bicep emojis]" - he added to his story. Alongside an image of his leg on a raised cushion with what looks to be a compression sleeve, Gabriel is already doing his work to try and recover.
The story Gabriel posted on his Instagram.
The story Gabriel posted on his Instagram. (Image: Instagram
Posting again to his story, Gabriel added: "We keep fighting together!! [red heart and clapping emojis]." With a picture of himself on the pitch shouting encouragement at his teammates, Gabriel appears to be in good spirits despite being unable to complete the match.
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