EPL: ‘I feel sad’ – Ian Wright slams Arsenal, Arteta after 3-0 win over Coventry City

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has expressed his discontent with Arsenal and Mikel Arteta implicit their attraction of Gabriel Martinelli aft the Brazilian was excluded from the squad for the 3-0 triumph against Coventry City on Friday night.

Arsenal kicked disconnected their caller Premier League play successful perfect fashion, with goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard securing a triumph implicit Frank Lampard’s squad astatine the Emirates Stadium.

Martinelli was wholly omitted from the squad arsenic Arsenal question to offload the Brazilian winger earlier the summertime transportation model closes.

The 25-year-old, who has lone 1 twelvemonth remaining connected his contract, was besides near retired of Arteta’s squad for their triumph implicit Manchester City successful the Community Shield past Sunday.

Last week, Arsenal received an connection of £38 cardinal from Galatasaray. However, the winger told the nine that helium was not funny successful a transportation to the Turkish league.

Wright said Martinelli is being kept uninformed astir his aboriginal and criticised Arsenal for their handling of the situation.

He told Sky Sports:

“In respect of Martinelli and the mode Martinelli has been treated astatine the moment, it truly makes maine consciousness uncomfortable.

“The mode successful which helium has been treated precocious suggests that determination whitethorn ...