Overview

• Gabriel Martinelli has delivered decisive cameos, scoring 36 seconds after coming on against Athletic Bilbao and netting a 93rd‑minute equaliser versus Manchester City.
• Arteta rejected pundit claims that Arsenal played with the handbrake on, insisting his side were highly attacking and saying coaches and executives praised their display against City.
• Scans have indicated Noni Madueke will be sidelined for roughly two months, altering near‑term wing rotation and opening the door to more minutes for others.
• Team‑mate Declan Rice highlighted how late‑game space suits Martinelli’s pace and dribbling, while Theo Walcott praised his runs in behind as a distinct threat in the squad.
• With Port Vale up next in the Carabao Cup, Martinelli could be used from the start or in a different role, though suggestions of a central trial remain speculative analysis.