Gabriel hits back at Richarlison jibe with savage response after Brazilian striker brags over Tottenham's north London derby victory over Arsenal in Hong Kong

The north London rivalry has found a new lease of life on social media after Tottenham forward Richarlison took a cheeky swipe at Arsenal’s Gabriel following their pre-season meeting in Hong Kong. The Brazilian striker, who played a key role in Spurs’ 1-0 win over the Gunners, took to Instagram to share a photo of his Man of the Match trophy and that sparked a online feud between the two stars.

Gabriel hits back at Richarlison jibe with savage response after Brazilian striker brags over Tottenham's north London derby victory over Arsenal in Hong KongGabriel hits back at Richarlison jibe with savage response after Brazilian striker brags over Tottenham's north London derby victory over Arsenal in Hong KongGabriel hits back at Richarlison jibe with savage response after Brazilian striker brags over Tottenham's north London derby victory over Arsenal in Hong Kong

While Richarlison celebrated Tottenham’s narrow win in Asia, he chose to tag Gabriel in the post in a seemingly light-hearted jab directed at his international team-mate. However, the Arsenal centre-back wasn’t about to let Richarlison’s post go unanswered. Though he didn’t feature in the pre-season match due to his ongoing recovery from injury, Gabriel responded by sharing photos of three Man of the Match trophies he earned in past north London derbies.

Gabriel’s trophies weren’t from or exhibition games; they came in the heat of Premier League clashes where the stakes were far higher. Gabriel made sure to remind his compatriot that, when it truly matters, he has consistently risen above.

One of those came during the 2023–24 campaign, when he starred in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Prior to that, the Brazilian defender was also named Man of the Match in both north London clashes from the previous season. He helped keep Spurs at bay in a gritty 1-0 away victory and shone again in a tightly contested 2-1 home win for Arsenal.

Fans eager for a proper showdown between the two Brazilians will need to be patient, with the first official north London of the new season scheduled for November 22. By then, both Gabriel and Richarlison should be back in full flow, setting the stage for another fiery clash between Arsenal and Tottenham.