Arsenal were outmuscled by Liverpool on the night but there was at least one positive to come from the game. Gabriel Martinelli has previously been lauded by Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and the Brazilian forward showcased his attacking credentials in what was arguably one of his best individual performances all season.
While other players looked rusty and tired, Martinelli’s tireless running and tormenting of Trent Alexander-Arnold down the channels sent a reminder as to why Klopp rates him so highly, and why Arsenal’s project needs to ‘bang’ sooner rather than later.
"Martinelli by the way...everybody should remember that name,” Klopp previously said. “Outstanding player.”
