Arsenal finished the summer transfer window with just Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as the main forward options going into the season. A lot of pressure was placed on both, with the heavy fixture schedule due to the Gunners returning to the Europa League.
It is potentially for this reason that during periods of Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea, Mikel Arteta used Gabriel Martinelli as the striker, while putting Gabriel Jesus on the wing. This could be a regular theme after the World Cup break.
And, with Martinelli reportedly missing out on a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad for Qatar, it gives the winger an excellent chance on the training ground to become more accustomed to the forward position. He was already teased as a centre forward across moments throughout last season.
