Unfortunately, Arsenal did not win at Anfield (drawing 2-2); perhaps next time…..
There is a strong possibility that Arsenal would have left Anfield with three points if Martinelli’s last-minute pass had reached Saka, who had a free run at goal.But I hope one misplaced pass doesn’t detract from Martinelli’s otherwise outstanding performance.
Martinelli opens the scoring on Merseyside 🖊️ pic.twitter.com/MumyGVoVwk
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 10, 2023
The Brazilian’s goal, combined with Gabriel Jesus’ goal moments later, put Arsenal up 2-0 after 30 minutes, and they should have held on from there.
Many were calling for Martinelli to be benched in favour of Leandro Trossard ahead of the game, but that wasn’t the case. Arteta knew his default left winger had Liverpool’s number. It only took Gabriel Jesus 8 minutes to find the back of the net and give Arsenal the opening goal, when he picked up the ball just inside his own half before running past several Liverpool players and firing an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The goal was a moment of pure brilliance from the star, and one that will be talked about for years to come.
No other Brazilian in Europe's top five leagues has more league goals than Gabriel Martinelli (14) 🤯🇧🇷
Baller. pic.twitter.com/CCHZVFmmTQ
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 9, 2023
Martinelli’s goal was his 14th goal of the season, a goal that has placed him as the highest-scoring Brazilian in Europe’s top 5 leagues, for this season. The young forward has long been considered one of the brightest prospects at the club, and he again showed why against Liverpool, with a display full of energy, pace, and skill.
I bet Gooners believe he is one of the best players we have, I certainly do and I think Arteta should always start him in all matches until this season ends.
Sam P
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Such a good player is unpredictable playing abilities has really lifted him up he is likely to finish this season with 18 goals and more
Felt Martinelli was the best player on the pitch; goal and assist and worked equally hard defensively.
One of our finest players, a true complete footballer on offense and defense. So very pleased he extended and seems to have real affection for our club.
For all his tenacity and pace, he still has a lot to work on in his game. The rawness is still much evident. One is decision making, particularly in the final third, when to hold and release the ball. Another on is the passing and ball striking technique, still not there for me. Imagine the last chance against Liverpool.
But remember Martineli is the most clinical attacker in Arsenal team
A terrific young player who will improve if he learns to play with his head held high rather than low.The ability to see the bigger picture is one of the hallmarks of truly great players and the young Brazilian has yet to master that art.That apart,he and his pal Saka must be given freedom to interchange more often as their current”inverted” roles renders them too predictable.I have rarely seen a young player who can maintain such a high work rate as Martinelli over 90 minutes and when added to his pace and ball skills you have a young player who is the real deal.
I don’t know why Martinelli wasn’t up for the last Player of the Month award, he should have been in the running. He’s on a great streak of form popping up with important goals and his work rate is admirable