How Mikel Arteta unleased Martinelli’s Xmas Magic Show against West Ham

Join Stephen Bradley as he discusses Arsenal’s 2-0 win over West Ham United in the Premier League.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Gabriel Martinelli celebrates with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 15: Gabriel Martinelli celebrates with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after scoring their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

He analyses how the Gunners were able to neutralise the Hammers’ attacking play, before unleashing their young attackers upon West Ham’s makeshift defence.

And whilst the young attackers will be taking all the headlines, that didn’t stop Stephen noticing just where Takehiro Tomiyasu was lending his assistance to Arsenal’s build-up play. (Hint: it wasn’t at right back.)