The Arsenal faithful hail their new ‘warrior’ hero

Arsenal reached the summit of the Premier League for the first time since February 2014 following their annual home win over Everton.

The 2-1 victory was secured through goals from Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny, but it was the rousing performance of another defender that had Gooners purring with giddy delight. Gabriel Paulista has emerged as the rugged hero at the heart of Arsene Wenger's backline, and his muscular brand of defending has gone a long way to transforming his side into genuine title contenders. From the sentiments below, it is clear that the Brazilian has won the hearts of the Emirates faithful... https://twitter.com/WengerIsBetter/status/658019307209793538 https://twitter.com/GoonRambler/status/657985140908519424 https://twitter.com/FlittsTheGooner/status/657986807003521024 https://twitter.com/FFArsenal/status/657985244654518272 https://twitter.com/arsenalfantv/status/658017463037128704 https://twitter.com/goonerderrick/status/658035146189381640 https://twitter.com/MiaSanArsenal/status/657989775023017984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/TheRealGunner/status/657987517040467968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/CFCmaicon/status/657977173769388032 https://twitter.com/FFArsenal/status/657985244654518272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/Dunmoreorless/status/657985043114102784 https://twitter.com/7amkickoff/status/657980013149491200 https://twitter.com/tosinadeda/status/657986703949504512 https://twitter.com/Santi_Classorla/status/657990451388026880