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Gabriel determined to understand Arsenal teammates as quickly as possible

Gabriel Paulista says he's working hard to understand his new Arsenal teammates.

The former Villarreal defender arrived not knowing a word of English.

"In my [English] lessons I always ask the teacher to teach me the main words we use on the pitch, like 'defend, leave, go back'," Gabriel said.

"So I had no difficulty with my defensive partner. We understood each other really well.

"I always wanted to be tuned into what Laurent Koscielny was doing so I could try doing the same.

"I tried to listen to him as well, to listen to a few words."

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