Overview

• Gabriel Martinelli struck a 93rd-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester City days after scoring 36 seconds into his Champions League cameo at Athletic Club, where he also assisted Leandro Trossard.
• Mikel Arteta’s emphasis on designated “finishers” gained fresh validation, with Declan Rice noting the extra space late in games suits Martinelli’s pace and dribbling.
• The Evening Standard highlighted that half of Martinelli’s last 10 Arsenal goals arrived after the 60th minute, and Arsenal have never lost a match in which he has scored (53 goals across 47 games yielding 38 wins and nine draws).
• Reports said members of Brazil’s coaching staff attended the City draw and left impressed by Martinelli, keeping his international prospects in focus ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
• Competition after eight summer signings has limited his starts, with pundits praising his bench impact as others report growing frustration over minutes, while Noni Madueke’s two-month injury could increase opportunities on the flanks.