Viktor Gyokeres has said that Gabriel Magalhaes is “welcome to steal” his signature celebration after the Arsenal defender appeared to poke fun at the Sporting striker. The Brazilian centre-back scored in first-half stoppage time to help Mikel Arteta ’s side to a comprehensive 5-1 Champions League win in Lisbon.

Arsenal defender Gabriel kept Viktor Gyokeres quiet and then had the audacity to steal the in-demand Sporting Lisbon striker’s trademark goal celebration.

GABRIEL MAGALHAES brutally mocked Viktor Gyokeres after scoring during Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners ran riot in the first half with goals from Gabriel Martinelli

Viktor Gyokeres sent a message to Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes after the defender copied his goal celebration in the 5-1 win over Sporting.

Viktor Gyokeres could not find the bet as Arsenal ran away 5-1 victors against Sporting CP in Portual as Mikel Arteta's side earned a first European victory away from home in 13 months

Gyokeres likes to drift to the left and cut in on his right foot but against Arsenal, he peeled onto Gabriel’s side instead. He did not find much joy, however, as Gabriel repeatedly manhandled him or stepped in front to cut out the pass to his feet.

Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey also star in the Champions League, while Gabriel and William Saliba keep Viktor Gyokeres quiet

Gabriel Magalhaes celebrated similarly to how Viktor Gyokeres does after scoring Arsenal's third goal in their 5-1 Champions League win in Lisbon against Sporting