Martinelli pleased to set up Arsenal teammate Gyokeres in Sunderland win

Martinelli happy to lay on goal for Arsenal teammate Gyokeres
Martinelli happy to lay on goal for Arsenal teammate GyokeresREUTERS

Gabriel Martinelli was happy with his impact in Arsenal's win against Sunderland.

Martinelli came on from the bench and created Viktor Gyokeres' second goal in the 3-0 win on Saturday.

“In the Premier League it's always like that,” the Brazilian said afterwards. “As the game goes on, I think it starts to open up, I thought we did well.

“They had to attack, and it was a good hook from (Christian) Norgaard I think, and it was just me and the defender. I just tried to be quicker than him and get it to Vik.

“I told him the other day that I didn't mean to steal his goal! (against Kairat). But I think I gave him two goals already, against Leeds and today, so he needs to give me one more!"