Staggering statistic emerges on Arsenal star after Champions League win

Gabriel Martinelli flourishing despite intense competition

In a side evolving in style and structure, this statistic speaks to more than just his finishing. It reflects his impact on the team’s mentality and his enduring status, even as he increasingly features off the bench. Often deployed as a "super sub," Martinelli has preserved and extended that unbeaten streak, showing his value in different roles.

Recent examples show his influence. A 10-minute cameo against Manchester City in late September produced a late equalizer to secure a point. A week later, he was part of the bench unit that helped Arsenal edge Newcastle in a stunning comeback win.

In Champions League Matchday 1, he scored and assisted in just 19 minutes against Athletic Club. And against Olympiacos on Wednesday, restored to the starting XI, he struck the opener in a 2-0 win. Whether starting or finishing games, Martinelli continues to make a difference.

That victory also highlighted the resources now at Arteta’s disposal. He rotated heavily from the previous Premier League outing, yet Arsenal maintained intensity and structure throughout.

The newfound depth has been widely noted as the Gunners sit second in the Premier League, just two points behind champion Liverpool, with their only defeat a narrow loss at Anfield. In Europe, Opta’s supercomputer has even made them a favorite to lift the Champions League trophy.

As the campaign unfolds, Martinelli’s 48-game unbeaten streak when scoring feels less like a quirky stat and more like a symbol of his importance. Starter or substitute, he remains central to Arsenal’s ambitions.