Mike Arteta insists both Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe "deserve" their starts as Arsenal aim to arrest their slide against Chelsea.
The Gunners boss has rung the changes ahead of the London derby at the Emirates with his side struggling for form. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to fire this term after signing a hefty new deal in the summer and drops to the bench Ever since he took charge Arteta has been willing to back the club's young talent and again does so.
Martinelli had been absent due to a long-term injury but is highly thought of following an impressive first season in north London. “They play because they deserve to play," said the Arsenal boss. “Emile has been training really well.
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