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#3 Gabriel Martinelli's PL debut
Continuing the encouraging theme of introducing youth players in the first team, Unai Emery handed Gabriel Martinelli his first-ever appearance in the Premier League. Having scored four goals in two games in the Europa League and the Carabao Cup respectively, Martinelli had done enough in the manager’s mind to feature in the league. Coming on for the absent Nicolas Pepe, the 18-year-old had 30 minutes to justify his manager’s decision.
In his time on the pitch, the Brazilian’s energy was infectious. His willingness to press the Bournemouth defence lifted the entire mood of the Emirates. This was timely, as Eddie Howe’s men had just taken control of the game and penned the Gunners into their own half. In his short cameo, the 18-year-old still won two aerials, made four tackles, attempted 1 shot and completed 4 passes in a hardworking cameo appearance.
