Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has been tipped to play better at striker by former Gunners stars Nigel Winterburn and Martin Keown. The Brazilian signed a contract extension that will see him stay at the Emirates Stadium until 2027 as Mikel Arteta aims to keep hold of his key players.
Martinelli has scored 11 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season, including four strikes in his last four Premier League appearances. Despite not scoring in the 2-2 draw against Sporting CP on Thursday, the 21-year-old was a constant threat as Arteta deployed him in a central role.
Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard were all absent for the Europa League last-16 first-leg clash in Portugal, leaving minimal attacking options for Arteta to select from. Martinelli's direct approach and pace saw him have plenty of chances to score but he failed to find the back of the net despite showing a lot of promise as a striker.
