Gabriel Jesus and Memphis Depay seriously impressed with £6m Arsenal star in win over Shakhtar Donetsk
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It's hard to conclude that Arsenal got rid of the disappointment attached to their loss against Bournemouth despite their win against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday evening.
Ahead of Liverpool's visit this weekend, there's still a slightly glum mood around north London, and Arsenal fans are definitely feeling hard done by.
Decisions haven't been going the way of Mikel Arteta's side of late, who have now received three red cards in only eight games in the Premier League this season.
Richard Keys tore into Howard Webb for his actions whilst William Saliba was being sent off last weekend, it's been a messy few weeks or so from an Arsenal perspective.
However, a feel-good win against Liverpool would certainly get everything back on track at the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Martinelli shows signs of returning to his best for Arsenal
That being said, there were still reasons to be positive in N5 on Tuesday evening, and Gabriel Martinelli's electric performance was one.
Martinelli's form has largely been indifferent this season, he's had strong moments but hasn't produced on a consistent basis.
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However, there are now signs that the Brazilian is regaining his confidence and edging back to his best.
Martinelli forced Shakhtar Donetsk's own goal in the 1-0 win, a lead the Gunners were happy to protect thereafter.
The £6m Arsenal winger deservedly won the Player of the Match award for his performance, something he went on to celebrate on Instagram.
Martinelli uploaded three photos alongside a caption of "3 points in the bag."
A host of Martinelli's Brazilian teammates including Gabriel Jesus replied in addition to Memphis Depay, who recognised that the Arsenal man was on fire.
Arsenal suffer Riccardo Calafiori injury blow
Perhaps the prevailing underwhelming feeling from Arsenal's narrow-win was in part because of the injury to Riccardo Calafiori.
Chris Sutton was seriously concerned about Calafiori's injury, labelling it a 'major blow' for the Gunners.
Arsenal are now faced by the prospect of possibly having to choose between Oleksandr Zinchenko or Myles Lewis-Skelly to face Mohamed Salah on Sunday.
Jurrien Timber is also an injury doubt and Arsenal might even be missing up to seven players when factoring in William Saliba's suspension too.
A difficult period for Arteta to navigate, and a time in which the club's improved squad depth will really be tested.
