Gabriel Martinelli expressed delight following Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace, where his brace played a role in the win.
Arsenal, having lost three consecutive games leading up to this match, was expecting another challenging encounter. However, Crystal Palace performed surprisingly poorly, allowing the Gunners to secure a comfortable victory without being at their best.
While the result may seem flattering, it was a much-needed win for Arsenal as they were desperate to return to form. Martinelli, initially starting the game on the bench, made a significant impact when he came on in the final minutes, contributing two late goals to seal the impressive victory.
After the match, the Brazilian said to the BBC:
“I’m so pleased for the team. I think we needed a performance like that. I’m here to help the team even if I only play one, two or three minutes.
“Today, I had the opportunity to score two and I’m so happy with the team and the performance.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
It was a fixture we had to win because of how poor we ended 2023, and we did.
The boys know only wins will do now as we chase Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the league table.
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In Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, our first XI subs delivered. We did not get any new striker yet. Our team was focused to score goals. There was no free passing gambits. Raya was focused at the goalkeeping department with two excellent ball distribution that yielded to one of two Martinelli goals. Five goals and a clean sheet is a pointer that we must not throw away the chance for a return to EPL trophy-win.
Martinelli looked totally refreshed today
I think a new prolific clinical finish goals scoring Striker is still needed to be signed by Arsenal this winter window. And possibly too, a new top quality right winger of high goals scoring repute SHOULD also be signed by Arsenal in this same winter window,
if possible, let Arsenal do the new duo players signing before the Gunners at home take on Liverpool. So that the new signed duo can play against Liverpool. Which could enhance Arsenal to beat Liverpool in that their next home big game.
Look at the Arsenal attacking trio of GJesus, B Saka and L Trossard/ Martinelli in our today’s Epl home match against C Palace. Arsenal won the match 5 nil alright. But how potent was the Gunners attacking trident in thr match? Martinelli came on and scored a brace. GJesus assisted Trossard to score. But he himself as the team lead striker didn’t score in the match. Likewise Saka who also didn’t score nor assist in the match.
If Arsenal would do the offloading of some on the fringe Gunners at the club to raise substantial fund, because FFP inhibition, they could sign my aforementioned new duo players this window. I think Arteta can hold on till next summer window to sign the new top quality defensive holding midfielder he is rumourly planning to sign this winter window. But if he agrees.