Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria SC: 5 Players who impressed for the Gunners | UEFA Europa League 2019-20 

Arsenal FC v Vitoria Guimaraes: Group F - UEFA Europa League
Arsenal FC v Vitoria Guimaraes: Group F - UEFA Europa League

#2 Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli continued his illustrious Europa League form by netting Arsenal's opening goal
Martinelli continued his illustrious Europa League form by netting Arsenal's opening goal

Gabriel Martinelli has been a bit of a surprise package for the Gunners this season.

He was signed by the club for his potential as a top-class young forward, but seems to have defied expectations for the better by consistently stepping up with well-taken goals and other significant contributions whenever awarded a start.

Martinelli played a couple of good exchanges with the likes of Lacazette, was always willing to spin off the back of defenders and create space for himself. His goal exemplified his acumen as a striker, as it was necessary to check his run and get in front. The finish from ten yards out with his head was a well-planted one too from a Kieran Tierney cross.

The Brazilian has now taken his Europa League tally to three goals and an assist, in just three games.

From what we've witnessed in his brief Arsenal career thus far, the 18-year-old is a real predator; someone who thrives on cultivated end product and finishes chances with aplomb. Surely one to look out for in the future.

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