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By Megan Garbutt

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (R) scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on April 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (R) scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on April 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images) /
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2. Gabriel Martinelli proves he deserves Arsenal minutes

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli looked good for Arsenal against Fulham /

It’s taken a while for Arteta to give Martinelli minutes this season, much less a place in the starting XI, but Sunday proved that the youngster deserves many more minutes. The patience the 19-year old has had this season with Arteta has most certainly shown through the passion, drive and determination he displays on the pitch.

His ability to carry the ball down the right wing with such confidence and ease is something that Arsenal are always looking for in their attack, and he was also a threat in front of goal, having a total of four shots, two being on target and two being off.

Martinelli also had a pass accuracy of 91% and completed three accurate crosses as he proved to Arteta that he should be given more minutes as the season gradually comes to a close.

He successfully completed four dribbles, which was only equalled by his teammate Saka. With the youngster being a threat in front of goal as well as down the wing, Arteta has a talented youngster right in front of him who can be played as a centre forward as well as a right-winger and will be crucial in the squad next season.

This was only Martinelli’s eighth Premier League start this season, and he was the standout player on the pitch, showing passion and drive going forward, and producing a man of the match performance.

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