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Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli 'Very Proud' of Jurgen Klopp Praise

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Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli couldn't help being flattered by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's praise following a Carabao Cup clash between the two Premier League rivals back in October.

Martinelli scored twice during the 5-5 draw at Anfield before a young Liverpool side won 5-4 on penalties. The Brazilian was lauded by Klopp, something the 18-year-old reflected on during a recent interview with Marca (h/t Jake Polden of the Daily Mirror): "I feel very proud that one of the best tacticians in the world speaks well of me.