Arteta claims ‘balance’ keeping Martinelli out of Arsenal team

Mikel Arteta insists Gabriel Martinelli has a “bright future” at Arsenal despite a lack of first-team opportunities this season. The 19-year-old forward joined the Gunners from Ituano in the summer of 2019, but has had injury issues and made only 13 appearances this campaign, with his last start coming against Manchester United in January. MAILBOX: […]

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Keown urges Arteta to drop key Arsenal man for Martinelli

Martin Keown thinks Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should drop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Gabriel Martinelli or risk “losing the respect of the group”. The Gunners are struggling to become consistent this season as they sit tenth in the Premier League table, having won 12 and lost 12 this term. Aubameyang’s record of 14 goals in 32 appearances […]

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‘It’s my fault’: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal forward ‘will get his chance’ to impress

‘It’s my fault’: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal forward ‘will get his chance’ to impress – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that Gabriel Martinelli needs to be ‘a little patient’ for playing time with the north London side. The Brazilian suffered a long-term knee injury after the project restart last season […]

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Arteta admits it is ‘difficult’ to find a place for Martinelli

Mikel Arteta has insisted that it is vital for Arsenal to “find the right games” to give Gabriel Martinelli a chance to impress. Martinelli joined Arsenal in 2019, as he put pen-to-paper on a contract from Brazillian outfit Ituano. The forward shone during his debut season for the Gunners in 2019/20. He got ten goals and […]

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Mikel Arteta explains what Gabriel Martinelli needs to do after Leicester snub

Mikel Arteta explains what Gabriel Martinelli needs to do after Leicester snub – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged Gabriel Martinelli to ‘keep working’ after he was an unused substitute in the 3-1 league win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. The Brazilian is regarded as one […]

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Arteta explains reason for snubbing Arsenal duo vs Benfica

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the lack of space in behind Benfica’s backline saw him keep Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe on the bench in their 3-2 win over the the Portuguese outfit on Thursday night. The Gunners were just three minutes away from crashing out on away goals – despite both legs being played […]

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