Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal man with “huge” influence, most recently in Aubameyang

Mikel Arteta has praised one of Arsenal’s stars for his “huge” impact on Leeds’ 4-1 win.

The Gunners won three consecutive Premier League victories by overtaking Marcelo Bielsa’s team on Elland Road. They are now four points ahead of West Ham in the fourth quarter after playing an extra game.

Gabriel Martinelli had a fantastic opportunity to put Arsenal up another goal 16 minutes into the match, but he fired just over the crossbar. Leeds midfielder Adam Forshaw failed to clear the box, with Martinelli winning the evening in the first stroke of Meslier.

His battery ran out soon after Meslier’s clever sign showed the Brazilian in full spirits.

Bukayo Saka was a threat throughout the game and made it to the leaderboard before Half Time. The England national team player drove into the box, and Leeds struggled once again to clear his line. Saka beat Meslier with a low draw that deviated from Mateusz Klich.

Raphinha withdrew one from the penalty kick after Ben White’s clumsy challenge to Joe Gelhardt. But replaces Emile Smith Rowe ensured that all three points returned to North London sure to score in the last 10 minutes.

Arteta said Sky Sports (through BBC Sport) after the game: “It was a great performance from the boys. They are the ones who have to implement [the game plan] against a team it is uncomfortable to play against. We’ve had three games a week, very physical games. I am very satisfied.

“We had some intentions. I think the players understood the game really well. We were really efficient and we were really good in the first half. I think we deserved these three wins and we’re really happy.

Alexandre Lacazette once again looked impressive in front in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

“He has great talent – he makes the players around him better,” Arteta said of the Frenchman.

Then the attention turned to scorer Martinelli. Under his influence, Arteta continued, “Huge. That’s why you have to prepare the player. You cannot throw a player in when he is not ready. He still has so much to improve. He is very humble. His great passion in life is football.

Aubameyang have now missed three matches due to a disciplinary violation. – He wasn’t involved in today’s game. Let’s see, Arteta said. “Right now, there’s a privacy issue that I have to respect.”

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Martinelli is “so happy” for the third consecutive Arsenal win

In the post-match interview Sky Sports, Martinelli said: “It was a very good result. It’s so important to the team. The whole team played well and we are so happy with the work and the result.

“That’s what Mikel asks us. Every time we go to the last third, we have to be dangerous.

– As I always say, we have a young team, but a very strong team with good players. Emile came off the bench and scored another goal. I’m so happy for the team. “

On his second goal: “It was a great pass from Granit [Xhaka] – Thanks to him too. Not just me, but the whole team enjoyed the second goal.

About his partnership with Alexandre Lacazette: “He always attracted a central defender and I had a chance to go back. We are doing fine.”

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