Kieran Tierney and Gabriel Martinelli were instrumental in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day.
The duo combined impressively down the left flank to cause trouble for the Blues, and their work rate and understanding deserved a special mention from the boss.
Mikel Arteta praises the partnership on the left between Gabriel Martinelli and Kieran Tierney 😍😍😍
Is Gabi ready to play a key role in the first-team? 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/tqS4lxPYoK
— Just Arsenal News (@JustArsenal) December 27, 2020
Can the duo’s combination be key in our push for consistency as we look to build on our win? The Scot has already earned himself a spot amongst those first named on the teamsheet, but will Martinelli get the same responsibility despite only returning to the team recently?
Patrick
Any coach who tries to bench Martinelli must be sacked immediately. He is number one on the team sheet from now followed by Saka and Tieney
Tierney was soooo much better yesterday than before. Always a menace from the left.
They may have to be a bit careful with Martinelli after such a long injury.Too much too soon could be damaging in the long run.
Tierney is one of the few players at Arsenal who could make it into the first team at Man City or Man Utd.