‌Martinelli, 24, was one of several big-name players who underperformed and he was hauled off after just 54 minutes with the scores level. Arteta subbed off all three players who started behind striker Viktor Gyokeres, but his changes didn't come to fruition as Bournemouth grabbed a late winner. ‌Bothroyd told Sky Sports: "When I looked at that starting team today, I was thinking to myself, 'Okay, Martinelli made an assist during the week (against Sporting Lisbon). That is just not good enough for a team of the calibre of players that Arsenal have. Too many times they get into a position where they are just knocking the ball around the pitch.

Source: Daily Mirror April 12, 2026 14:37 UTC