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Tom Canton

Jurgen Klopp’s annual Arsenal player flattery falls on deaf ears as Mikel Arteta aims for title

Jurgen Klopp enjoys a good chat about Arsenal’s young stars. Gabriel Martinelli has been a particular favourite of the German manager since he tore through Anfield in the Carabao Cup during his debut season for the side.

Since then, Klopp has been a firm admirer of the Brazilian starlet. As Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool, once again Mikel Arteta’s adversary has come forward to speak in complimentary terms of Martinelli but furthermore a number of his teammates too.

“A lot of talent. Martinelli, I was excited about him early, Odegaard, I spoke to him at 15 in Norway with his dad. Saka...oof,” Klopp said.

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