Gabriel Martinelli Pleased As Arsenal Got Off to Winning Start
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli expressed his delight after the Gunners secured a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their opening match of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
The Brazilian international also took the opportunity to commend his teammate Kai Havertz, whose early goal set the tone for the win.
German forward Havertz broke the deadlock just 25 minutes into the game, showcasing the form Arsenal fans had hoped for. Bukayo Saka later sealed the victory with a stunning second-half strike, ensuring that Mikel Arteta's side started the season on a positive note.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after the match, Martinelli said: "It is what we wanted and we got the win and we are really happy with that."
On Bukayo Saka, who didn't fail to dazzle the Wolves players, Martinelli added: "We know his quality and Kai's quality as well. They are really important for us and we trust them and we know they can decided games in a moment."
Martinelli also praised manager Mikel Arteta, saying: "He is a really nice guy. Everyone loves him and we are just lucky to play under him. You guys can see how we play from the outside. We are just happy to have him as our manager."
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Martinelli remained cautious but optimistic about Arsenal’s title hopes: "This is the most difficult league in the world and we know how hard it is to play against City. We have to go game by game."
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