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Mikel Arteta hits back at Arsenal fans calling for Martinelli inclusion

Mikel Arteta has asked for patience from Arsenal fans calling for Brazilian starlet Gabriel Martinelli to feature more often.

The 19-year-old has excited Arsenal fans for a while now, with the Brazilian’s potential among the highest in Europe.

However, Martinelli has only featured 14 times this season, despite Arsenal’s attack coming under criticism.

That has lead to calls from fans and pundits alike asking for the Brazilian to be given a chance.

Arteta chose to start Martinelli when Arsenal faced Sheffield United on Sunday, with the forward scoring his first goal of the season.