Sport nationOPINIONWhy Gabriel Martinelli shouted at William Saliba in Arsenal win as Arteta opposed fan chants
Mikel Arteta was at odds with Arsenal supporters rushing his side in a win over Sheffield United that Gabriel Martinelli was frustrated by William Saliba
Gabriel Martinelli was not happy with his teammate in Arsenal’s win over Sheffield United.
Martinelli of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) (Image: Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
A very comfortable Arsenal victory is what occurred at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners cruised past Sheffield United who offered next to nothing throughout the game in what became effectively a training exercise in attack vs defence.
However, despite the straightforwardness of the result, there were some interesting moments that went on before and throughout the game that fans might have missed. Without the game being televised in the UK, football.london is on hand to provide some of the things we spotted away from the action.
From frustrated wingers to an anxious manager, Arsenal may have demonstrated how to control a game, but it seemingly still wasn’t perfect in the eyes of some. Meanwhile, a special moment for a Hale End graduate was fulfilled for the very first time.
Saka leads the team talk as captain
Taking the armband for the first time can be a daunting exercise, especially for a player as young as Bukayo Saka. There are a number of expectations and responsibilities that the captain holds and the winger will have needed to deliver them to players far more experienced than himself.
Before the match, Saka fulfilled one of his key role which of course was the pre-match team talk. Out on the field in the huddle, the 22-year-old was spotted leading the rousing speech with his teammates certainly bought into their leader’s words.
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Martinelli shouts at Saliba
As the Gunners found it difficult to break Sheffield United down in the early stages of the game, the main threats were emerging from the wide areas. Saka and Gabriel Martinelli continued to ply away at the Sheffield United full-backs and the Brazilian’s trickery and pace seemed to be the Achilles heel.
He clearly knew it too as every time the Arsenal defenders had the ball, he’d make a steaming run into space down the left. However, he found himself frustrated with the lack of service and as William Saliba pondered around the halfway line, Martinelli’s run was missed and the 22-year-old threw his hands up in frustration, shouting back to his teammate.
Arteta clashes with fan expectations
It was a rather cold and quiet Emirates Stadium despite the dominant display from the home side. Arsenal enjoyed the majority of possession as the visitors offered very little indeed.
However, as the Gunners were being urged by the crowd to hurry their attacks, Mikel Arteta was anything but happy with this. The Spaniard was continuously gesticulating angrily whenever Arsenal tried to force attacks with long balls when a short pass was available.
It is clear how the manager wants his team to play and to his credit, the Arsenal goals came from well-worked attacks which either led to a key chance, like Nketiah’s first and third goals or the corner which the forward scored his second from.
OPINIONWhy Gabriel Martinelli shouted at William Saliba in Arsenal win as Arteta opposed fan chants
Mikel Arteta was at odds with Arsenal supporters rushing his side in a win over Sheffield United that Gabriel Martinelli was frustrated by William Saliba
Gabriel Martinelli was not happy with his teammate in Arsenal’s win over Sheffield United.
Martinelli of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) (Image: Mark Leech/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
A very comfortable Arsenal victory is what occurred at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners cruised past Sheffield United who offered next to nothing throughout the game in what became effectively a training exercise in attack vs defence.
However, despite the straightforwardness of the result, there were some interesting moments that went on before and throughout the game that fans might have missed. Without the game being televised in the UK, football.london is on hand to provide some of the things we spotted away from the action.
From frustrated wingers to an anxious manager, Arsenal may have demonstrated how to control a game, but it seemingly still wasn’t perfect in the eyes of some. Meanwhile, a special moment for a Hale End graduate was fulfilled for the very first time.
Saka leads the team talk as captain
Taking the armband for the first time can be a daunting exercise, especially for a player as young as Bukayo Saka. There are a number of expectations and responsibilities that the captain holds and the winger will have needed to deliver them to players far more experienced than himself.
Before the match, Saka fulfilled one of his key role which of course was the pre-match team talk. Out on the field in the huddle, the 22-year-old was spotted leading the rousing speech with his teammates certainly bought into their leader’s words.
READ MORE: Arsenal news and transfers LIVE – Gabriel Jesus injury, Sheffield United team news, Partey issue
Martinelli shouts at Saliba
As the Gunners found it difficult to break Sheffield United down in the early stages of the game, the main threats were emerging from the wide areas. Saka and Gabriel Martinelli continued to ply away at the Sheffield United full-backs and the Brazilian’s trickery and pace seemed to be the Achilles heel.
He clearly knew it too as every time the Arsenal defenders had the ball, he’d make a steaming run into space down the left. However, he found himself frustrated with the lack of service and as William Saliba pondered around the halfway line, Martinelli’s run was missed and the 22-year-old threw his hands up in frustration, shouting back to his teammate.
Arteta clashes with fan expectations
It was a rather cold and quiet Emirates Stadium despite the dominant display from the home side. Arsenal enjoyed the majority of possession as the visitors offered very little indeed.
However, as the Gunners were being urged by the crowd to hurry their attacks, Mikel Arteta was anything but happy with this. The Spaniard was continuously gesticulating angrily whenever Arsenal tried to force attacks with long balls when a short pass was available.
It is clear how the manager wants his team to play and to his credit, the Arsenal goals came from well-worked attacks which either led to a key chance, like Nketiah’s first and third goals or the corner which the forward scored his second from.
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