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Arsenal Surrender Two-Goal Lead at Wolves as Martinelli Gesture Goes Viral

Mikel Arteta's public disappointment intensifies scrutiny of Gabriel Martinelli's judgment.

Overview

  • Arsenal drew 2-2 at Wolves after leading 2-0, dropping costly points that strengthen Manchester City's position in the title race.
  • It marked points dropped in five of Arsenal's last seven league matches, with only three wins in their previous eight.
  • Gabriel Martinelli was filmed holding up a 2-1 scoreline toward home supporters before a late Wolves equaliser, a clip widely labeled arrogant on social media.
  • WhoScored data cited by reports said Martinelli was dispossessed seven times, a Premier League season-high, in a rare start ahead of Leandro Trossard and his first league start since last month's draw at Nottingham Forest.
  • Mikel Arteta said he was "extremely disappointed" and that the team had to blame themselves, with a north London derby at Tottenham up next.