Mikel Arteta has likened prodigious Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli to former Liverpool favourite Luis Suarez, according to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.
Martinelli had been touted as one of the Gunners' most highly-rated prospects ever since his arrival at the club from Brazilian outfit Ituano, and the 21-year-old has now established himself as one of Arsenal's most important players after flourishing under the guidance of Arteta.
The youngster is already on course to enjoy his best-ever season and was influential in Sunday's crucial 3-2 victory over Liverpool, where bagged a goal and an assist to take his tally of goal contributions to the season to six in all competitions.
