“Arsenal will really need this guy in the title race if they want to break Man city and Liverpool fan’s heart”- SkySport Pundit Female fantastic commentator Kate Abdo was amazed by the £16 million Arsenal monster, who was really flying and firing on all cylinders in today’s triumph against Leicester City.
Kate Abdo believes Arsenal will ‘require’ an offensive talent in the coming weeks.
Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Gunners won 4-2 over the Foxes, who were tied 2-2 until the fourth minute of injury time.
Gabriel Martinelli started the goal for Arsenal in the 20th minute, and Leandro Trossard extended their advantage on the stroke of halftime.
However, Leicester responded, with James Justin scoring a brace, including a stunning volley off the post, to deflate the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen repeatedly vexed Arsenal, and the hosts did not appear to be having a good day.
Until the 94th minute, when a corner was swung in, Trossard kept the game alive, and Wilfred Ndidi mistakenly sent it through his own net.
Three minutes later, Arsenal added a fourth when Gabriel Jesus burst with pace before the ball dropped to Kai Havertz and slid over the line, with VAR considering it a goal.
Although Trossard stole the show with two goals, Martinelli was the guy who got the Gunners off to a good start.
Kate Abdo argues Arsenal will need Gabriel Martinelli.
Martinelli broke a goal drought dating back to March by scoring from Jurrien Timber’s low cross, and he finished the first half with an assist for Trossard on the stroke of halftime.
Kate Abdo liked what she saw from the £6 million man, telling BBC Sport: “Martinelli is flying again.” He’s scoring goals again, and Arsenal will need him.
Martinelli wasn’t as dominant in the second half before being replaced by Raheem Sterling, but overall, the Brazilian had a very profitable afternoon.
Martinelli stats from Arsenal’s victory over Leicester.
According to Sofascore, Martinelli had an xG of 0.50 and an xA of 0.55 in Saturday’s victory over Leicester.
He had 40 touches and 19 completed passes, for an 83 percent success rate.
Martinelli also made two important passes, one correct cross, created a good opportunity, and obviously scored a goal.
His shots were two on target, two off target, and one blocked. He also made one dribble out of two.
Martinelli won three of his five ground duels, but lost both of his aerial duels.
