Mikel Arteta has been advised to drop Gabriel Martinelli because of ONE reason ahead of Aston Villa game

After Gabriel Martinelli's performance in the Gunners' 3-1 Premier League loss to Manchester City earlier this week, GOAL writer Charles Watts has asked Mikel Arteta to bench Martinelli.

Martinelli, in Watts' opinion, is having trouble, and the Brazilian needs to relax.

He said that when Arsenal plays Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon in an away Premier League game, Arteta ought to start Leandro Trossard instead of Martinelli.

“Martinelli as well, 4/10. I thought he really struggled and definitely needs to be brought out of the starting eleven this weekend,” Watts said on his YouTube channel.

The sport journalist has also advised Mikel Arteta to start their January signing Leandro Trossard against Villa. 

“I think [Leandro] Trossard has to start this weekend to give Gabriel Martinelli a bit of a rest because he clearly needs it.”