The gently setting early-spring sun in Portugal’s capital city was the setting for Gabriel Martinelli’s shot at immortality.
Arsenal were involved in an engaging tussle against Sporting Lisbon, with the sides having both metaphorical and literal blows, when Martinelli received possession inside his own half and saw the Atlantic sea part in front of him.
The Brazil international, who has reignited his season after a sticky post-World Cup spell, is known for his frightening acceleration. The kind that leaves defenders reaching for their inhalers and a change of trousers.
Or the kind that leaves opposition managers telling their scouts to sack off their current search of South America and sign …
- March 10, 2023
