Jamie Carragher names most influential player in Premier League currently

Former Liverpool man, Jamie Carragher, has named Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes as the ‘most influential player in the Premier League’.

Gabriel Magalhaes helped Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the league table to four points after they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday.

The South American played the game from the start as he helped the Gunners keep their fifth successive clean sheet of the season.

Carragher, who played as a defender for Liverpool during his playing days, told Sky Sports while discussing the Brazilian: “I think you can make an argument that he could be seen as the most influential player in the Premier League right now.

“When you think of the clean sheets and the defensive record Arsenal have and also his threat at set-pieces. He’s as influential as anyone, maybe even Erling Haaland.”

Arsenal are four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth, with Sunderland back in third.

Bournemouth climbed to second place following their victory over Nottingham Forest.