"Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race at the moment, with a four point lead at the top of the league table. They are six points ahead of Manchester City and seven points ahead of Liverpool in the standings. Although it is still too early in the season, they have shown that this could finally be their year to end their league title drought. The backbone of the team is their defensive strength and their ability to lock down games. In nine Premier League matches this season, the Gunners have conceded just three goals."
"I look at those other three players (McGrath, Terry, Van Dijk), great players, all leaders for their clubs like Gabriel is. Actually John Terry is the only one to win the Premier League in the year he won the PFA Player of the Year award. But when you actually look at John Terry and Virgil van Dijk's role, look at the goals. They're not just big leaders at the back, the number of goals they get and [Gabriel's] record is actually far better than theirs when you look at those numbers."
Arsenal lead the Premier League by four points, with a six-point advantage over Manchester City and seven over Liverpool. The team has conceded only three goals in nine league matches, demonstrating defensive solidity as the backbone of their campaign. Brazilian centre-back Gabriel anchors the defensive line and is positioned as a primary candidate for the PFA Players' Player of the Year should Arsenal secure the title. Historical comparisons note John Terry as the only defender to win the PFA award in a title-winning season, while other defenders such as Virgil van Dijk and McGrath remain influential figures.
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