4 Arsenal players who have impressed so far this season

Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Cup
Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Cup

2. Gabriel Martinelli

Liverpool FC v Arsenal FC - Carabao Cup Round of 16
Liverpool FC v Arsenal FC - Carabao Cup Round of 16

Arsenal's first summer signing was Gabriel Martinelli. A €7 million signing from Ituano, Martinelli has hit the ground running in style, scoring a total of 7 goals and bagging an assist in 6 games played. Arsenal's second-highest scorer is yet to start in the Premier League, but he has made sure he deserves to be an efficient back up to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in cup competitions.

Not a single soul expected Martinelli to be this good, as rumours suggested that he would be played with the AFC Under 23s in his first season. But the Brazilian has proved himself to be a quality signing, good enough to be in the first team, and maybe even start ahead of Alexandre Lacazette in the games to come.

The reason to include him in this article is pretty simple. The Brazilian capitalises on the chances he gets. The hunger he shows and the consistency he has showcased whenever he has been given the opportunity to play in the starting XI is immense.

When the transfer news broke out in the summer, not many fans were convinced with what Arsenal were buying. Whereas now, the same fans are dying to see him get appearances in the Premier League. A serial poacher, Martinelli is well and truly a star in the making.

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