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Martinelli picked up a knock in the first half and is now a doubt for the home fixture against Brighton on Saturday
Several Arsenal players will be experiencing their first Christmas Day celebrations as new fathers. The Gunners' squad will be hoping for a brief respite before their Boxing Day fixture against Brighton on the 27th, as Mikel Arteta and his team navigate the demanding festive schedule.
Mikel Arteta is facing criticism over his use of Eberechi Eze following the England international's £67.5m transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal during the summer
Mikel Arteta believes that Arsenal have reached “another level” this season thanks to improved depth and maturity within the squad as the Gunners target a first Premier League title in 22 years. But it will take even more to realise that ambition.
Mikel Arteta slammed Arsenal's display as "unacceptable" after a chaotic late win over bottom-placed Wolves, admitting his title-chasing side made life far harder than necessary before scraping a stoppage-time victory through a second own goal.
Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace on penalties with Kepa Arrizabalaga earning the victory with a save from Maxence Lacroix after the Gunners netted their eight efforts
Mikel Arteta admitted it was "emotionally tough" to process Crystal Palace’s stoppage-time equaliser, before Arsenal steadied themselves to edge through on penalties in a breathless Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals via penalty shootout against Crystal Palace but Gabriel Martinelli was forced off before the hour mark.
In a recent report, Sky Sports claimed that Arsenal are eager to land Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are showing interest in recruiting the Spanish talent