Overview
- A collision between goalkeeper David Raya and centre-back Gabriel Magalhães led to a 94th‑minute equaliser by Wolves substitute Tom Edozie on February 18, 2026, when the ball dropped and deflected in off Riccardo Calafiori.
- The mistake immediately provoked visible anger from Gabriel, on‑pitch scuffles involving Gabriel Jesus and Yerson Mosquera, and a heated exchange between Raya and Gabriel in the tunnel after full time.
- Speaking on the Beyond The Box podcast in October 2026, Raya quoted Gabriel saying, “Next time, just f***ing drop me over. Just kill me. I don’t care,” and described the words as an emotional reaction rather than a personal attack.
- Raya said he came off his line to claim the cross and blamed a defensive line that was too deep for contributing to the mix‑up; Arsenal recovered from the result, won the Premier League that season, and Raya won the Golden Glove.
- The disclosure has driven media attention to the blunt tunnel remark but the club and players treat the episode as a closed, emotional moment from a title-winning campaign with no reported ongoing disciplinary issues.