Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has said that Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes is the ‘most influential’ player in the Premier League.

The Gunners have started the new season with the ambition of winning the Premier League after finishing second in the last three consecutive campaigns.

Mikel Arteta’s side have enjoyed a bright start, sitting at the top of the league with 22 points from nine games. Reigning English champions Liverpool were thought to be their main rival for the title this season, but they have been struggling at the moment and are in mid-table.

On the other hand, Manchester City were said to be the third favourites to win the league this term, but they have been inconsistent thus far, sitting fifth in the league with six points less than Arsenal.

As a result, Arsenal are currently the favourite to become English champions this season, and AFC Bournemouth are second in the league with 18 points.

Now, on Sky Sports, Carragher has hailed Gabriel for his contribution in Arsenal’s recent impressive performances and says that the Brazilian is a ‘colossal’ defender.

Moreover, the former defender states that Gabriel is a ‘leader’ and the best set-piece threat. Because of him,...