Arsenal players gather in the team’s pack. (Photo by Davidson/Getty Images)
Arsenal was held in a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League, with Gabriel Martinelli giving him a disappointing performance on his side.
This is a huge boost for Liverpool, who is looking to win a league title in the coming weeks. The gunners will be totally disappointed by their performance against Brentford and they will feel they should win the game. On paper, they are definitely a better team, but they were disappointed by the sub-par attacking units.
Joane Wissa cancelled Thomas Party’s goal as Brentford was pulled out of the house.
Arsenal looked untouched in offense this season, and their decision not to sign a quality advance in January appears to have cost them a league title. Bukayo Saka is on the sidelines due to injuries, but Gabriel Martinelli fails to step up in his absence.
Gabriel Martinelli failed to deliver
The £180k-a week Brazilian has been highly rated at Arsenal, and he is expected to develop into a top player at the club. However, he was unable to score goals consistently.
The 23-year-old has only seven goals in 41 appearances for Arsenal this season. These numbers aren’t enough for players who want to start a big club like Arsenal. The Brazilian produced a successful dribble of zero against Brentford, losing the ball 12 times.
Gunners want to win the league title and the Champions League, and if they’re serious about winning major trophies, they need to bring an upgrade. There is no doubt that Martinelli is an incredible talent. He may develop into a key player in the future.
But Arsenal can’t rely on him to become a key performer now. It remains to be seen whether the offensive unit will be able to bring more quality and experience at the end of the season.