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Watch: Arteta reminds reporter of Martinelli age 'Arsenal must pick right games to play him'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Gabriel Martinelli after victory over Sheffield United on Sunday.

A Martinelli flick created Arsenal's opener, scored by Alexandre Lacazette, before he struck himself in the comfortable 3-0 win. Arteta stands by his management of the Brazilian, reminding the questioning journalist of the striker's age and inexperience, though insists he was very pleased with the player's performance on the day. The manager also touched on why Martinelli played on Sunday.

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