Is Gabriel Martinelli now undroppable?

Gabriel Martinelli was integral to Arsenal’s build-up play against Newcastle, so he has to start against Villarreal on Thursday, right?

Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League - St James Park Arsenal s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang right scores their side s second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021. Copyright: Stu Forster
Newcastle United v Arsenal – Premier League – St James Park Arsenal s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang right scores their side s second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021. Copyright: Stu Forster

Arsenal returned to form against Newcastle, with a comfortable 2-0 away win in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Join Stephen Bradley as he analyses just how easy The Gunners had it at St.James’ Park, with the opposition providing little to no resistance for the vast majority of the game.

He also shows just how important Gabriel Martinelli was to their build-up play, and asks if he has to start against Villarreal on Thursday.