"Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time equaliser showed why it is too early to write his Arsenal career off just yet. The Brazilian winger has had an excellent week, scoring and assisting in Arsenal's win over Athletic Club in the Champions League before earning the Gunners a valuable draw against Manchester City. The winger has lost his starting place - starting two of Arsenal's six game this season - after a difficult time in his career but has shown just how important he can be"
""I don't think he has ever been in this situation before, actually being constantly challenged in that position. He has had moments before when he has been on the bench but last year he was a starter, ultimately. "This year he is kind of having to accept that he is going to be in and out, but he is definitely going about it in the right way because he is a hard worker, he is a grafter.""
""I work for those moments. I leave [selection] for the gaffer, he knows what he does. I just do my best to help this football club," said Martinelli. "Of course, I don't want to be on the bench. I want to play 90 minutes every single game but [Mikel] Arteta knows what he does, he's the gaffer and everyone trusts him.""
Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time equaliser and contributed earlier with a goal and an assist, showing recent strong form across Champions League and Premier League matches. The Brazilian has lost his regular starting place, starting two of Arsenal's six games this season, after a difficult period. Theo Walcott noted Martinelli is facing new constant competition for his position but praised his work ethic and attitude. Martinelli said he focuses on preparing for key moments and accepts selection decisions are for the manager. Martinelli has experienced low confidence and mixed messages while adapting to intermittent playing time.
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