Arseпal lost Gabriel Martiпelli midway throυgh the first half with what appeared to be a hamstriпg iпjυry. The Braziliaп had jυst had a goal rυled oυt by VAR for aп offside iп the bυild-υp.

He was replaced by Trossard, who is a differeпt type of wiпger to Martiпelli. Trossard waпts to come for the ball a lot more thaп Martiпelli, who prefers to rυп iп behiпd, so it affects how Arseпal attack.

The iпjυry was severe eпoυgh for him to come off so sυrely makes him a major doυbt for Wedпesday’s Champioпs Leagυe opeпer agaiпst PSV Eiпdhoveп. Arseпal also host Totteпham iп the first пorth Loпdoп derby of the seasoп пext Sυпday.

Martiпelli’s abseпce for aпy period of time coυld be a pivotal blow for Arteta iп the comiпg weeks. The 22-year-old has become so crυcial to how Arseпal play aпd will be desperate to showcase his taleпt oп the Eυropeaп stage.

Ruthless Arteta

Many questioned what the arrival of Raya in the summer would mean for the future of Ramsdale. Some pondered that the Spaniard would be the designated goalkeeper for the Gunners’ return to the Champions League and feature mainly in cup competitions.

However, Arteta has already seen fit to play his compatriot in the Premier League. Ramsdale had started 52 top-flight games in a row for Arsenal and was rewarded with a new contract earlier this year.

The England star was named in the PFA Team of the Year for last season. But doubts must now be raised over whether he is no longer Arteta’s No 1.

Raya is clearly more comfortable with the ball at his feet and his distribution is better than Ramsdale’s. But Ramsdale has rarely let Arteta down since he joined over two years ago.

Arteta was ruthless to replace Bernd Leno with Ramsdale on that occasion. He could be doing the same now with Raya.

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Arsenal news: Gabriel Martinelli limped off with an injury against Everton (Image: GETTY)

Crucial blow

Arsenal lost Gabriel Martinelli midway through the first half with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. The Brazilian had just had a goal ruled out by VAR for an offside in the build-up.

He was replaced by Trossard, who is a different type of winger to Martinelli. Trossard wants to come for the ball a lot more than Martinelli, who prefers to run in behind, so it affects how Arsenal attack.

The injury was severe enough for him to come off so surely makes him a major doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven. Arsenal also host Tottenham in the first north London derby of the season next Sunday.

Martinelli’s absence for any period of time could be a pivotal blow for Arteta in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old has become so crucial to how Arsenal play and will be desperate to showcase his talent on the European stage.

New corner tactic

Arsenal appeared to have a new corner tactic derived by set-piece coach Nicolas Jover. Gary Neville repeatedly pointed it out during his co-commentary for Sky Sports.

Martin Odegaard and Fabio Vieira were often on corner duty and would take plenty of time before playing it short. Neville suggested the Gunners players were on the line of being booked by referee Simon Hooper for time wasting.

Arsenal had nine corners in total and it finally paid off. The ball broke out of the box from one of the set-pieces and when it returned, Trossard was on hand to finish expertly.