Arsenal icons Paul Merson and Mikael Silvestre agree that youngster Gabriel Martinelli has a huge future ahead of him at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian has got his season up and running in ideal fashion so far, scoring two goals in the opening two games to help the side earn all six points on offer.
The goals may have come at an important moment for the 21-year-old to cement his place in the starting lineup, having started over Emile Smith Rowe due to his early injury concerns. His performances have managed to catch the eye, leading Mikel Arteta to praise him for his development.
After victory over Leicester City, the Spaniard told the official Arsenal website: "This boy [Martinelli] - the way he is developing so quickly is just incredible. It’s his hunger, his character and desire to be better every single day and the ambition that he has to play this game.”
