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Daily Mirror
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Tom Victor

Gabriel Martinelli's reaction to Bukayo Saka injury speaks volumes about Arsenal focus

An injury to star man Bukayo Saka didn't stop Arsenal returning to the top of the Premier League, and they may need Gabriel Martinelli to continue stepping up if they want to stay there.

England star Saka was on the end of some heavy challenges early on in the victory over Nottingham Forest, and appeared to be in discomfort after racing onto a ball down the Arsenal right early in the first half. The 21-year-old carried on for a little while after receiving treatment on the pitch, but made way just before the half-hour mark.

Saka's replacement Reiss Nelson made an ideal impact from the bench, hitting two quickfire goals at the start of the second half to put the game out of Forest's reach before Thomas Partey added a fourth from distance and captain Martin Odegaard made it five.

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