Gabriel Martinelli has been something of a sensation since the relatively unknown attacker landed at Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian teenager was plucked from South America and has made an immediate impact in north London, scoring seven goals in all competitions and catching the eye with his tantalising technique.
A Premier League start, however, continues to elude him, much to the annoyance of a handful of Arsenal fans on Twitter.
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With the clash against Brighton looming on Thursday evening, supporters have expressed their desire to see him out wide in Freddie Ljungberg’s starting XI.
Whether Martinelli’s involvement would indeed enable Arsenal to play “sexy football” is up for debate, but the agenda is clear nonetheless.
It’s only natural that cries of this nature are beginning to infiltrate social media just after Ljungberg has taken charge.
After all, it’s during periods of managerial upheaval in which fringe players are given a chance to prove themselves to a fresh set of eyes, and the 18-year-old talent is certainly no exception to the rule.
Meanwhile, a handful of fans want to see Martinelli in the side in any shape or form, whether it be at centre-forward or otherwise.
One fan in particular cited his cameo against Norwich City last weekend as justification for his take.
The consensus is clear: Arsenal fans want to see Martinelli make his first start for the club this week.
In other news, Ljungberg has name-checked a wonderkid who represents the future at Arsenal.
