Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told Mikel Arteta that it is time to give Gabriel Martinelli his shot up-front following a series of disappointing displays from Alexandre Lacazette. The Gunners' top-four chances are hanging in the balance after back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton with just one goal mustered across both games.
Martin Odegaard's deflected strike came too late against the Seagulls to prevent Arteta's side from falling to a second defeat in the space of a week. A 4-0 victory for Tottenham against Aston Villa later in the day left them three points adrift of fourth and, despite still boasting a game in hand there is sense that Antonio Conte's side are in firm control.
A lack of attacking threat has been a big part of the Gunners recent downfall with Lacazette the target for much criticism. Club legend Wright has now told Arteta that it is time to listen to the demands of fans and give Martinelli his chance to play through the middle.
