Highlights
- Arsenal safe second pre-season win, Arteta impressed by Martinelli’s efficiency in opposition to Manchester United.
- Martinelli’s stats present 100% dribble and cross completion charge, successful 4 duels and scoring a vital purpose.
- Martinelli’s type may influence potential switch plans, with Arteta reconsidering reported curiosity in Nico Williams.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal aspect made it two wins from two in pre-season in the course of the early hours of Sunday morning, beating fellow Premier League aspect 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.
Objectives from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli secured a second win of pre-season for the North London outfit, regardless of going a purpose down simply 10 minutes into the assembly after Rasmus Hojlund’s strike.
It was a terrific 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 can 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 in opposition to Manchester United
Brazilian winger Martinelli endured a tough finish to final season, usually being utilised as an influence participant, scoring simply six targets within the entirety of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
Leandro Trossard was Arteta’s most well-liked possibility on the left-hand aspect, 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 alternative for Reiss Nelson, and managed to attain the winner with a superb drive inside earlier than firing the ball previous Andre Onana at his close to put up.
Nonetheless, regardless of his purpose, he produced some wonderful stats, managed of which might’ve caught the attention of boss Arteta.
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Gabriel Martinelli’s stats in opposition to Manchester United |
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Statistics |
Tally |
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Minutes performed |
19 |
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Objectives |
1 |
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Dribbles accomplished |
3/3 (100%) |
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Passes accomplished |
3/3 (100%) |
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Duels gained |
4/6 (66%) |
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Tackles gained |
1 |
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Crosses accomplished |
1/2 (50%) |
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Stats by way of SofaScore |
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He managed to finish all three of his tried dribbles, reaching a 100% success charge, while additionally managing to register the identical tally of passes throughout his cameo off the bench.
The 23-year-old seemed sharp, enjoying with some extent to show, successful 4 of the six duels that he contested while additionally managing to finish a deal with – as he was awarded a 7/10 match ranking 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 transfer 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 targets and one help, 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 launch clause in his present contract, with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea each additionally eager to signal the star this summer season.
Nonetheless, with Martinelli being the same 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 in opposition to 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.