Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits the stats of Gabriel Paulista was a big influence in signing the Brazilian defender.
Paulista joined the Gunners this week from Villarreal.
"We look at interceptions, defensive errors, winning tackles, set piece receptions. Gabriel has good stats," said Wenger.
"Of course, it is difficult to watch all the games. But what I mean is that if the numbers confirm the eye, it gives you more.
"If a guy comes home and says "I've seen a good player", you can statistically observe this player for five, six, seven games.
"You send him again, he comes back and says he's a good player, and the numbers confirm, you can say the risk is limited. Though there is always a risk."
