"Scholes said he would probably go with Gabriel, arguing that the Brazilian has been Arsenal's best player this season. He also admitted Declan Rice has been brilliant, but suggested Rice has not quite done enough to win the honour. He said on The Good, The Bad & The Football Podcast: I would probably go with Gabriel. I think he has been Arsenal's best player."
"People say Declan Rice Brilliant player, but I don't think he has done enough to win the Player of the Year. I think probably Bruno has been the best player but I get Nicky's point of being at the top of the league. It is definitely an interesting shout. Usually, these individual awards are dominated by attacking players, the ones scoring goals, creating chances, producing highlight moments and carrying the biggest media attention."
"That is why names like Fernandes, Rice and Erling Haaland naturally come up before a centre-back like Gabriel. But Scholes' argument does make some sense from a different angle. Arsenal are fighting at the very top of the table, and Gabriel has been a massive part of their defensive strength. Gabriel has been a huge asset for Arteta's side."
Gabriel Magalhaes is backed as Premier League Player of the Year, with the view that he has been Arsenal’s best player this season. Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice have been prominent in the conversation, and Declan Rice is praised as brilliant, but not considered to have done enough to win the award. David Raya is also mentioned as a possible contender. The preference for Gabriel is framed around the idea that individual awards often favor attacking players, yet Arsenal’s title challenge depends heavily on defensive strength. Gabriel is credited with leadership, aggression, and consistency, making him central to Arsenal’s success at the top of the table.
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