Martinelli Admits Struggles, Vows to Keep Fighting for Arsenal

Brazilian star Gabriel Martinelli, 23, has opened up about his challenging season at Arsenal, admitting that he hasn't hit the expected heights. Despite a stop-start campaign marred by injury, a form dip, and playing out of position, Martinelli remains determined to finish the season strongly. His last-gasp winner against Real Madrid in the Champions League has given him and Arsenal the confidence to believe in their title aspirations, both in Europe and domestically, where they trail Liverpool by 13 points.

Key Takeaways:

• Martinelli has struggled with injury, form, and playing out of position this season, but remains optimistic about making up for lost time.
• He scored the winning goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League, describing it as the "biggest night of his career."
• Despite a 13-point gap behind Liverpool in the Premier League, Martinelli insists they won't give up on the title.
• Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals after their Bernabeu victory.
• Martinelli believes his team's qualities and strength justify their aspirations to win the Champions League and Premier League.
• He emphasizes the importance of believing in themselves and battling until the end of the season.

Statistics:

• Arsenal are 13 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
• Martinelli has scored eight goals this season, with his last one coming three months ago before his winner in the Bernabeu.
• The Champions League semi-finals will see Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain.
• There are about 1.5 months left in the Premier League season.

Sources:

• "Martinelli admits he hasn't hit heights this season, but vows to make up for lost time." - Independent.co.uk
• "Martinelli: Winning at Bernabeu is amazing" - Arsenal.com