Arsenal vs Southampton: Karen Carney delivers ‘brighest’ Gabriel Martinelli verdict

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Sky pundit Karen Carney was left blown away by Gabriel Martinelli, who pulled one back for Arsenal against Southampton as they were losing 2-0.

Mikel Arteta’s side started the game in horrific fashion after a shocking Aaron Ramsdale gifted Carlos Alcaraz a goal in 27 seconds. However, things went from bad to worse as Theo Walcott doubled the Saints’ lead.

However, Gabriel Martinelli stepped up with a decisive strike that could prove vital for Arsenal in their title hopes, which left pundit Karen Carney blown away.Pundit Karen Carney wowed by Martinelli during Arsenal vs Southampton.

Pundit Karen Carney wowed by Martinelli during Arsenal vs Southampton

The £47,000-a-week (Salary Sport) man took his goal with precision, getting on the end of a Bukayo Saka cross to volley the ball into the back of the net.

Despite the Gunners’ title hopes looking like they were in utter disarray, the youngster managed to score a wondergoal for his side.

Pundit Karen Carney, as any and everyone that saw Gabriel Martinelli score a stunner for Arsenal against Southampton lavished praise on to him.

“There’s the response and it comes from the brightest player out there for Arsenal. What a finish from Martinelli”, she said on Sky Sports.

HITC View: Martinelli still seems quite underrated

Due to Bukayo Saka’s magnificence and Martin Odegaard being one of the most watchable players in the league, the 21-year-old still does not always get the credit he deserves.

Despite registering 15 goals and five assists in the Premier League this season, the sense one gets is his incredible campaign should be lauded a lot more than it has been by fans and ex-pros alike.

Well, pundit Karen Carney certainly did as Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli stepped up big-time against Southampton.

In his side’s successive draws against Liverpool and West Ham United as well, the wonderkid was a class act which shows that he manages to maintain his splendid levels despite the chips being down.