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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Mikel Arteta can now unleash his own Thierry Henry after Aubameyang secures Arsenal exit

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has claimed that Gabriel Martinelli could be utilised as a centre-forward in the second half of the season.

The Gunners allowed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave the club by mutual consent on transfer deadline day, meaning Mikel Arteta has Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette as the only recognised strikers at his disposal for the remainder of the campaign.

However, Smith has said that Martinelli could be the perfect solution, comparing the Brazilian youngster to icon Thierry Henry in the process.

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