Highlights
- Arsenal safe second pre-season win, Arteta impressed by Martinelli’s efficiency towards Manchester United.
- Martinelli’s stats present 100% dribble and go completion fee, successful 4 duels and scoring a vital aim.
- Martinelli’s type might affect potential switch plans, with Arteta reconsidering reported curiosity in Nico Williams.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal facet made it two wins from two in pre-season in the course of the early hours of Sunday morning, beating fellow Premier League facet Manchester United 2-1 in California.
The win comes after the Gunners additionally beat English opposition Bournemouth earlier within the week, with a penalty shootout securing the win.
Targets from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli secured a second win of pre-season for the North London outfit, regardless of going a aim down simply 10 minutes into the assembly after Rasmus Hojlund’s strike.
It was a fantastic alternative for varied first-team and academy skills to stake their declare for a daily place within the squad forward of the 2024/25 marketing campaign, the place Arteta will likely be aiming to finish the membership’s 20-year anticipate an English top-division title.
One star vastly impressed regardless of a quick cameo on the pitch, with Arteta now going through a dilemma over his switch plans on account of his efficiency within the US.
Gabriel Martinelli’s stats towards Manchester United
Brazilian winger Martinelli endured a tough finish to final season, usually being utilised as an affect participant, scoring just six goals within the entirety of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
Leandro Trossard was Arteta’s most popular possibility on the left-hand facet, however after his cameo off the bench final evening, he’ll undoubtedly have given the Gunners’ boss one thing to consider within the coming weeks.
The Brazilian was introduced on within the 71st minute as a substitute for Reiss Nelson, and managed to score the winner with a wonderful drive inside earlier than firing the ball previous Andre Onana at his close to submit.
Nevertheless, regardless of his aim, he produced some glorious stats, managed of which might’ve caught the attention of boss Arteta.
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Gabriel Martinelli’s stats towards Manchester United |
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Statistics |
Tally |
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Minutes performed |
19 |
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Targets |
1 |
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Dribbles accomplished |
3/3 (100%) |
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Passes accomplished |
3/3 (100%) |
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Duels received |
4/6 (66%) |
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Tackles received |
1 |
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Crosses accomplished |
1/2 (50%) |
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Stats through SofaScore |
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He managed to finish all three of his attempted dribbles, reaching a 100% success fee, while additionally managing to register the identical tally of passes throughout his cameo off the bench.
The 23-year-old appeared sharp, enjoying with a degree to show, winning four of the six duels that he contested while additionally managing to finish a deal with – as he was awarded a 7/10 match rating by journalist Kaya Kaynak.
His efficiency would’ve been precisely what Arteta was wanting from the ahead after his below-par couple of months for the Gunners, with Martinelli doubtlessly catapulting himself again to being a starter and altering the supervisor’s thoughts about one addition.
Why Arteta can neglect Williams after Martinelli’s show
In current months, Arsenal have been strongly linked with a move for Athletic Bilbao’s proficient winger Nico Williams.
Their curiosity undoubtedly elevated on account of his spectacular Euro 2024 marketing campaign, which noticed the Spaniard register two goals and one assist, as he helped his nation win the competitors for a fourth time.
It’s beforehand been reported that the 22-year-old has a £49m release clause in his present contract, with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea each additionally eager to signal the star this summer time.
Nevertheless, with Martinelli being an analogous age to the Bilbao ahead, he wants constant minutes within the Premier League to proceed on his upward trajectory on the Emirates.
Williams’ potential arrival in North London would solely hamper the Brazilian’s progress on the membership, with Martinelli showcasing towards United that he nonetheless has what it takes to be a vital participant underneath Arteta this season.
While final season was a disappointing one for the attacker, the brand new marketing campaign presents a brand new alternative for Martinelli to impress and attain the degrees all Arsenal followers know he’s able to.
