Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to avoid red - Rooney
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to stay on the pitch after his challenge on Chelsea's Emi Martinez.
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"Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to stay on the pitch after his challenge."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
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Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to stay on the pitch after his challenge on Chelsea's Emi Martinez.
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