'I am alright to play on Thursday!' laughed Gabriel Martinelli in his interview with the official website following the 3-0 win over Sheffield United. It was his first start since Jan 30th, the 0-0 draw with Man Utd, and that he marked it with a good performance and a goal will obviously have pleased him, and given Mikel Arteta something to think about. It's interesting: whenever he talks about the young Brazilian, he does so in glowing terms, referencing his talent and potential. There's always a caveat though, about how we need to be patient. When you see him play, you wonder exactly what it is that gives the manager such pause for thought. He almost always has an impact. Think back to...
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