The most likely to step in on the right flank for now is Gabriel Martinelli

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The most likely to step in on the right flank for now is Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli is no stranger to pivotal moments. But his goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge might represent more than just another addition to his tally.

The Brazilian winger’s standout performance in a high-stakes London derby is a testament to his growth as a player and could signal the start of a new phase in his career, one where he transitions from a talented youngster to a consistent match-winner for Arsenal.

The Brazilian winger swapped flanks from left to ทางเข้า ufabet right and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name. Greater challenges than Palace will test that, but it is worth noting that Martinelli also started on the right wing when Arsenal beat Everton on the final day of last season.

Martinelli shares the same attacking verve Saka has in terms of wide play.

With the 23-year-old second to the Englishman in the list of most Premier League one-on-ones in the last two and a half seasons.

However, the vast, vast majority of those plays have come from the left wing – to the point where only 4.5 per cent of his Premier League minutes for Arsenal have come from the right flank.

Another player who has deputised for Saka down that wing is Gabriel Jesus – who started Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester City last October when the England winger missed the game with a knock.