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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Mikel Arteta knew Gabriel Martinelli was ready to be Arsenal’s hero in Bilbao

Mikel Arteta said he could see in Gabriel Martinelli’s eyes he was ready to fire Arsenal to victory before he struck 36 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

Martinelli sent Arsenal on their way to a 2-0 victory in their Champions League opener against Athletic Bilbao before fellow sub Leandro Trossard put the gloss on a fine European evening for Arteta’s men.

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