Tensions boiled over at the Emirates as Harry Maguire and Gabriel Magalhães engaged in a heated post-match confrontation sparked by the Brazilian’s refusal to shake hands after Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat.
New footage has revealed that the post-match altercation between Gabriel Magalhães and Harry Maguire was triggered by the Arsenal defender refusing a handshake.
Following Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 victory at the Emirates on Sunday, a dejected Gabriel ignored Maguire’s approach.
The snub led to a heated confrontation on the pitch, forcing United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to step in and separate the two center-backs.
Maguire appeared visibly frustrated by the Brazilian’s lack of sportsmanship, reportedly delivering a shove before Lammens steered Gabriel away.
The tension followed a high-stakes encounter where Arsenal squandered a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Sources suggest Gabriel’s frustration may have stemmed from Maguire’s physical marking during the final stages of the intense top-flight clash.