Martinelli celebrates the goal scored in Arsenal’s victory and is already aiming for a duel with United

Gabriel Martinelli was important in the victory of Arsenal against Newcastle 2-0, this Saturday, at the Emirates Stadium, in a game valid for the 13th round of the English Championship. The forward entered the second half and, with just one touch of the ball, extended the home team’s advantage.

The Brazilian, who didn’t swing the nets at the home of the Gunners since January 2020, it has celebrated the goal and the victory.

“I’m very happy to score this goal in front of our fans and, mainly, for the victory we won. It was very important to win at home, after a painful defeat that took us out of a good streak, and we managed to concentrate and win the three points. We knew it would be a difficult game, against an opponent in a difficult situation and who needed victory at any cost. But we managed to impose our game rhythm, we had patience and the goals came out in the second half. I managed to take advantage of a great pass and land a beautiful first shot, which makes me happy and confident”, he said.

With the result, Arsenal reached 23 points and settled in fifth place. Next Thursday, the London club will face the Manchester United, out of home. Martinelli designed the confrontation with the Red Devils.

“Now we have to rest and think about the next appointment, which is a classic and a very complicated match. But we are going to work to give our best and achieve a positive result again”, he stated.

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