Arteta Praises Martinelli and Eze for Positive Attitudes After Draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze. Both came off the bench to help Arsenal earn an important point.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arteta did not start Gabriel Martinelli or Eberechi Eze against Manchester City. Arsenal struggled in the first half. Things changed after halftime when Martinelli and Eze came on. Martinelli scored Arsenal’s equalizing goal, and Eze assisted him from midfield. Arteta praised both players for bringing great energy and helping the team.

WHY IT MATTERS

This result keeps Arsenal close to the top of the Premier League. Arsenal are third with 10 points from five games. They are five points behind leaders Liverpool and level on points with Tottenham and Bournemouth. Martinelli’s late goal was his second of the season, and Eze has assisted three goals. Moving Eze back to midfield improved Arsenal’s attack in the second half, and Arsenal can go top with a third straight league victory against Manchester City.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal visit Port Vale in the EFL Cup midweek before a Premier League match against Newcastle United. City, meanwhile, face Huddersfield before hosting Burnley for the Premier League as they try to climb up form mid-table spots and get closer to the top of the Premier League table. Arteta might start Martinelli and Eze after their bench impact helped Arsenal draw against the title holders.