Gabriel: The strength of the Premier League is why I wanted to move to Arsenal

Brazilian defender says that he made the right decision

Gabriel in action for Arsenal (GETTY IMAGES)

Gabriel has said that he made the right decision in joining Arsenal, and has hailed the quality of the Premier League.

The Brazilian defender joined the Gunners from Villarreal for £11m back in January, and has since made five appearances for the club.

"Every player knows his quality, we have top-quality training facilities and an excellent team," the defender told Arsenal.com. "If you look at our individual qualities we make a great team. That's why we are playing well especially now in the last weeks of the season.

“[The strength of the league is] one of the reasons why I wanted to play here. It’s a tight competition with no weak teams. Clubs at the bottom of the table compete at the same level with the leaders.

“The Premier League is a tough competition. If you lose a game, the team below you in the table will get closer. We are aware of the difficulties, but we are on the right path."