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Gabriel Martinelli has made Arsenal supporters go wild after providing a wonderful assist for Eddie Nketiah, who gave the Gunners the lead against Nottingham Forest.
Eddie Nketiah's goal in the 26th minute to break the deadlock and Saka's spectacular goal a few minutes later put the Gunners in command during the first half.
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18:30 - 12.08.2023
Arsenal off to winning start as Nketiah, Saka show class to see of battling Nottingham Forest
The Gunners took an early two-goal advantage and never relinquished it despite the Tricky Trees’ late goal to give Mikel Arteta maximum points in the Premier League opener
Martinelli’s assist was the highlight of the game after easily beating two of his markers with some skill.
The Brazilian took on Danilo before doing a roulette manoeuvre to evade his pursuers; the ball came off his heel and found Nketiah in the box just before he scored.
Even though Nketiah scored the game's first goal, Martinelli was the one who garnered accolades as Arsenal supporters talked about it on social media.
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Arsenal fans on social media
Arsenal fans' reaction to Martinelli’s assist was massive with Daily Mail reporting most of the comments.
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Taking to Twitter, user Gunnersc0m, an Arsenal fan said, “Assist of the season from Martinelli already!”
Another Arsenal fan said, “Shout for the assist and goal of the season already by Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. What a peach of a goal by Bukayo Saka. Take a bow son.”
Some supporters continue to be in shock over the Gunners' pair, with one user commenting, “A reminder that Saka and Martinelli are 21 and 22 years old.”
Martinelli, according to another fan of the Gunners, is among the best players they have ever seen play for the club.
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16:56 - 12.08.2023
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They said, “Gabriel Martinelli is the best winger I’ve ever seen.”
The Gunners begin their Premier League Campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest as they challenge for the title.
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