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- Manchester City fired more attempts (15 vs 10 shots).
- Manchester City was more accurate in front of goal (40% on target vs 20%).
- Manchester City held more of the ball (75% possession).
Manchester City defeated Everton 0-2 in the FA Cup. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Michael Oliver, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Everton vs Manchester City meeting in FA Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Everton and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach
Manchester CityRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Manchester City defeated Everton 0-2 in the FA Cup. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Goodison Park in Liverpool. Michael Oliver, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Everton vs Manchester City meeting in FA Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Everton and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
FA CupBorussia MönchengladbachManchester CityRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after having three bids for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth. Xabi Alonso has identified Scott, 23, as his top target to replace Enzo Fernandez if the Argentine leaves Stamford Bridge in the final week of the summer transfer window. Fernandez made it clear at the start of the summer that he wanted to leave west London but a dream move to Real Madrid fell through. The 25-year-old, who was sent off in Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, could yet be on the move, however, amid interest from Manchester City and his former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City are set to spend £86m on Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi but that lucrative deal has not deterred them from pursuing Fernandez. Maresca wants another midfielder to arrive at the Etihad Stadium after losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who joined Barcelona in a deal worth £65m. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Fernandez and have told interested clubs that he is valued at an eye-watering £120m. Enzo Fernandez could still leave Chelsea (Picture: Getty) But the Blues have been making plans in case Fernandez does secure a late summer move, with Scott a top target. Scott has been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs this summer after another impressive season at Bournemouth. Chelsea were known to have made a £62m bid for Scott last month but The i Paper say Bournemouth have received two more offers from the same club, the highest worth £68m. Bournemouth star and Chelsea target Alex Scott (Picture: Getty) All three bids were rejected by Bournemouth, who informed Chelsea that Scott would not be sold before the transfer deadline. But Scott is just one of several midfielders on Chelsea’s watchlist, according to talkSPORT, along with Camavinga, Adam Wharton and Manu Kone. Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid since Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the Bernabeu, with Manchester United interested in a deal before they signed Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Wharton and Kone, meanwhile, are of interest to a number of clubs following their exploits for Crystal Palace and Roma respectively. Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute in Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night. The Blues edged out their west London rivals in a five-goal thriller, with Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring the goals in Alonso’s first Premier League game in charge. Chelsea face League One side Luton Town in the EFL Cup on Thursday night before returning to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Cristiano Ronaldo's schedule with Al Nassr has suffered numerous changes, involving competitions like the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially made his first appearance of the 2026-27 season, a campaign he has indicated could potentially mark his final year as a professional soccer player. While the team’s initial roadmap was set, his upcoming schedule with Al Nassr will undergo a significant reshuffle following updates to both the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup calendars. First, the Saudi Pro League announced date adjustments for four distinct matchdays, impacting Matchdays 8, 9, 10, and 11. Matchday 8 was originally scheduled to take place prior to the upcoming international break, where Ronaldo is expected to join Portugal for UEFA Nations League duty, but those fixtures will now be played after the international window. The schedule shift was made in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to allow extended preparation time ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. With the tournament taking place between September 23 and October 6, the domestic league will continue play despite Saudi Arabia’s national team commitments, though the changes aim to optimize player recovery, according to an official statement published on the league’s website Sunday. Under the revised framework, the official date changes across the Saudi Pro League are as follows: Matchday 8: Shifted from September 17-19 to October 9-11Matchday 9: Shifted from October 9-11 to October 15-17Matchday 10: Shifted from October 15-17 to October 18-20Matchday 11: Pushed back to October 23 instead of October 22 to comply with mandatory rest periods Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) For Al Nassr, these calendar revisions directly alter their upcoming fixtures against Al Diriyah for Matchday 8 on September 17, Matchday 9 against Al Ahli, and Matchday 10 against SC Neom. The updated kickoff times for those individual matches remain to be announced, with King’s Cup and AFC Champions League Elite fixtures also slotted between domestic league dates. Saudi Super Cup schedule also moved The Saudi Super Cup presents another silverware opportunity for Ronaldo during his current run with Al Nassr. Typically held prior to the start of the domestic campaign, the tournament was pushed back on the calendar to accommodate player rest following the 2026 World Cup. After capturing the Saudi Pro League title last season, Al Nassr qualified for the tournament alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood. Originally slated to run from November 30 to December 4, 2026, the four-team tournament has been adjusted to align with the broader league changes. موعدنا يتجدّد مع كأس السوبر السعودي 🗓️🏆تعرّفوا على المواعيد المحدّثة لمنافسات البطولة 🔽 pic.twitter.com/TONucYvstN— كأس السوبر السعودي (@SaudiSuperCup) August 23, 2026 The revised 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup semifinals are now scheduled for December 19 and 20, with the final set for December 23, 2026. Those matches will serve as Ronaldo’s final competitive appearances of the calendar year before Al Nassr return to action on February 8, 2027, against Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's competitive sides came out once more on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football as they made their annual Premier League predictions at the start of the season.
Jamie Carragher after Chelsea’s opening win over Fulham (Picture: Sky Sports) Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has named Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title this season. The Gunners clinched their first league title since 2004 last season, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side made a bright start to their Premier League title defence, beating newly-promoted Coventry City 3-0 on Friday night. Arsenal then saw several of their possible title rivals flounder over the weekend, with Liverpool dropping points, Manchester City surviving a scare and Manchester United losing. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City needed two late goals to come from behind against Bournemouth while Liverpool scored an injury-time equaliser at Newcastle United. Man United were on the wrong end of what could yet prove to be the biggest upset of the Premier League campaign as they suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City, the favourites to finish bottom. Chelsea have been named as possible dark horses for the title under Xabi Alonso and began their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham. Mikel Arteta is hoping to retain the Premier League (Picture: Getty) The Blues’ attack dazzled at Craven Cottage, with Brazil striker Joao Pedro,£117m summer signing Morgan Rogers and England playmaker Cole Palmer all getting on the scoresheet. Carragher said there were ‘things to really like’ about Chelsea’s performance but still views Manchester City as Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title this season. The Liverpool legend almost predicted Chelsea to finish second behind Arsenal but still believes Man City are the ‘better team’ even despite the departures of legendary manager Pep Guardiola and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. ‘A few weeks ago I had it in my mind that Man City had a chance [to win the Premier League],’ Carragher said on Sky Sports. New Man City boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: PA) ‘I just thought maybe Arsenal would be thinking more about the Champions League after coming so close last season and Man City would be desperate to get the title back. ‘But I changed my mind after Rodri left. I just can’t see Manchester City winning the Premier League this season without Rodri. ‘Having said that Man City are a better team than Chelsea. Not playing in Europe could be a factor and play a huge part for Chelsea and give them a big lift, we’ve seen that before with other teams. ‘But I would just go for Man City right now [to finish second behind Arsenal].’ Chelsea beat Fulham in their Premier League opener (Picture: Getty) On Chelsea’s opening west London derby win over Fulham, Carragher added: ‘There were things to really like. ‘On paper, that front three is sensational. It really is. It looked it in the game. Joao Pedro is fantastic, what a start for Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer was brilliant. ‘When you think about that front three, it’s as good as anything in the Premier League right now. ‘But I do have concerns defensively. They conceded a couple of goals and you look at the goalkeeper… Jamie Carragher's Premier League top-four prediction Arsenal Manchester City Chelsea Liverpool Arsenal won the Premier League by seven points last season (Picture: Getty) ‘They have to sort the goalkeeper issue out because it’s going to come back to haunt them this season, as it did tonight. ‘Chelsea will never win the league with Sanchez in goal. It’s impossible. You just need to think about the teams who’ve won the title recently. ‘Last three teams who won the title have all changed the goalkeeper. Pep Guardiola bringing in Ederson. Alisson comes in for Liverpool. Arsenal don’t win the league if they have Aaron Ramsdale in goal, not David Raya. Impossible. ‘So, one of the biggest reasons why Arsenal won the league, actually, was Raya, they wouldn’t have won the league without them. You can go back to histo
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta’s treatment of Gabriel Martinelli has caused ‘some discomfort’ within the Arsenal squad, according to reports in Brazil. Martinelli is closing in on a move away from Arsenal after being told to find a new club by Gunners boss Arteta. Having made his first-team debut in 2019, Martinelli is Arsenal’s longest-serving player and has racked up just shy of 300 appearances for the club. Martinelli began to fade out of Arteta’s plans last season but still contributed to Arsenal’s first Premier League title since 2004 and the run to the Champions League final. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The writing appeared to be on the wall for Martinelli when Arsenal completed a £34m deal for Christos Tzolis earlier in the summer. The audacious yet unsuccessful pursuit of Brazil icon Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid also suggested Arteta was planning to offload Martinelli. Arteta made his stance on Martinelli clear by leaving the 25-year-old out of Arsenal’s matchday squad for the Community Shield against Manchester City. Gabriel Martinelli is set to leave Arsenal (Picture: Getty) ESPN Brasil say that decision and the general treatment Martinelli has received in recent weeks has left the Brazilian ‘greatly disappointed’. The report adds that other members of Arsenal’s squad were also unhappy Martinelli was left out of the Community Shield altogether and therefore did not receive a winners’ medal. Martinelli was also left out of Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Coventry City and told to find a new club by Emirates Stadium bosses. Martinelli was left out of the Community Shield (Picture: Getty) Interest from Galatasaray did not excite Martinelli but he is set to approve a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Globo Esporte say Martinelli has given the green light to the move having initially been reluctant to make the switch to Saudi Arabia. It was reported over the weekend that Arsenal wanted around £60m for Martinelli but ESPN Brasil claim the fee could be no more than £40m. Arsenal legend Ian Wright recently criticised the club’s treatment of Martinelli. Ian Wright criticised Arsenal’s treatment of Martinelli (Picture: Sky Sports) ‘In respects to Martinelli and the way Martinelli has been treated at the moment it really makes me feel uncomfortable,’ Wright told Sky Sports after Arsenal’s win over Coventry. ‘Because he always gives 100 per cent, I’m not saying he’s the greatest, he’s really come up with some big moments for Arsenal, some big games, he’s scored some very important goals… ‘The way he’s been treated at the end here, I know they might want him out, and there’s a lot of people saying, “yeah, maybe it’s time for him to move on”, but there’s ways of doing that and it should suit him as well, how he wants to leave. ‘Not being in the squad, not being spoken to, doesn’t know what’s going on, yes, I do know this, again, not being involved in the Community Shield squad, he doesn’t know what’s happening, I think he’s got a year left [on his contract]. ‘If you bring Vini [Vinicius Junior] in, that kind of level in, Martinelli can say to himself, “well, okay, they’ve brought him and Tzolis, I might be third [choice]”, but if you’re bringing Tzolis in, and he’s looking at Tzolis, you look at Madueke on the other [wing], you’re thinking to yourself, “I think I can still have it with these two, I still think I’ve got something to offer here”. ‘For him to be nowhere near it, it makes me feel sad for him. I’m just saying I think he’s done enough with this team, with this squad, to be treated with a little bit more respect than he’s being treated at the moment.’ Meanwhile, fellow Arsenal great Martin Keown has advised Arteta not to sell Martinelli as he closes in on a move to Saudi. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport
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New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after having three bids for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth. Xabi Alonso has identified Scott, 23, as his top target to replace Enzo Fernandez if the Argentine leaves Stamford Bridge in the final week of the summer transfer window. Fernandez made it clear at the start of the summer that he wanted to leave west London but a dream move to Real Madrid fell through. The 25-year-old, who was sent off in Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, could yet be on the move, however, amid interest from Manchester City and his former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City are set to spend £86m on Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi but that lucrative deal has not deterred them from pursuing Fernandez. Maresca wants another midfielder to arrive at the Etihad Stadium after losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who joined Barcelona in a deal worth £65m. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Fernandez and have told interested clubs that he is valued at an eye-watering £120m. Enzo Fernandez could still leave Chelsea (Picture: Getty) But the Blues have been making plans in case Fernandez does secure a late summer move, with Scott a top target. Scott has been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs this summer after another impressive season at Bournemouth. Chelsea were known to have made a £62m bid for Scott last month but The i Paper say Bournemouth have received two more offers from the same club, the highest worth £68m. Bournemouth star and Chelsea target Alex Scott (Picture: Getty) All three bids were rejected by Bournemouth, who informed Chelsea that Scott would not be sold before the transfer deadline. But Scott is just one of several midfielders on Chelsea’s watchlist, according to talkSPORT, along with Camavinga, Adam Wharton and Manu Kone. Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid since Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the Bernabeu, with Manchester United interested in a deal before they signed Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Wharton and Kone, meanwhile, are of interest to a number of clubs following their exploits for Crystal Palace and Roma respectively. Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute in Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night. The Blues edged out their west London rivals in a five-goal thriller, with Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring the goals in Alonso’s first Premier League game in charge. Chelsea face League One side Luton Town in the EFL Cup on Thursday night before returning to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Cristiano Ronaldo's schedule with Al Nassr has suffered numerous changes, involving competitions like the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially made his first appearance of the 2026-27 season, a campaign he has indicated could potentially mark his final year as a professional soccer player. While the team’s initial roadmap was set, his upcoming schedule with Al Nassr will undergo a significant reshuffle following updates to both the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup calendars. First, the Saudi Pro League announced date adjustments for four distinct matchdays, impacting Matchdays 8, 9, 10, and 11. Matchday 8 was originally scheduled to take place prior to the upcoming international break, where Ronaldo is expected to join Portugal for UEFA Nations League duty, but those fixtures will now be played after the international window. The schedule shift was made in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to allow extended preparation time ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. With the tournament taking place between September 23 and October 6, the domestic league will continue play despite Saudi Arabia’s national team commitments, though the changes aim to optimize player recovery, according to an official statement published on the league’s website Sunday. Under the revised framework, the official date changes across the Saudi Pro League are as follows: Matchday 8: Shifted from September 17-19 to October 9-11Matchday 9: Shifted from October 9-11 to October 15-17Matchday 10: Shifted from October 15-17 to October 18-20Matchday 11: Pushed back to October 23 instead of October 22 to comply with mandatory rest periods Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) For Al Nassr, these calendar revisions directly alter their upcoming fixtures against Al Diriyah for Matchday 8 on September 17, Matchday 9 against Al Ahli, and Matchday 10 against SC Neom. The updated kickoff times for those individual matches remain to be announced, with King’s Cup and AFC Champions League Elite fixtures also slotted between domestic league dates. Saudi Super Cup schedule also moved The Saudi Super Cup presents another silverware opportunity for Ronaldo during his current run with Al Nassr. Typically held prior to the start of the domestic campaign, the tournament was pushed back on the calendar to accommodate player rest following the 2026 World Cup. After capturing the Saudi Pro League title last season, Al Nassr qualified for the tournament alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood. Originally slated to run from November 30 to December 4, 2026, the four-team tournament has been adjusted to align with the broader league changes. موعدنا يتجدّد مع كأس السوبر السعودي 🗓️🏆تعرّفوا على المواعيد المحدّثة لمنافسات البطولة 🔽 pic.twitter.com/TONucYvstN— كأس السوبر السعودي (@SaudiSuperCup) August 23, 2026 The revised 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup semifinals are now scheduled for December 19 and 20, with the final set for December 23, 2026. Those matches will serve as Ronaldo’s final competitive appearances of the calendar year before Al Nassr return to action on February 8, 2027, against Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's competitive sides came out once more on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football as they made their annual Premier League predictions at the start of the season.
Jamie Carragher after Chelsea’s opening win over Fulham (Picture: Sky Sports) Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has named Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title this season. The Gunners clinched their first league title since 2004 last season, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side made a bright start to their Premier League title defence, beating newly-promoted Coventry City 3-0 on Friday night. Arsenal then saw several of their possible title rivals flounder over the weekend, with Liverpool dropping points, Manchester City surviving a scare and Manchester United losing. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City needed two late goals to come from behind against Bournemouth while Liverpool scored an injury-time equaliser at Newcastle United. Man United were on the wrong end of what could yet prove to be the biggest upset of the Premier League campaign as they suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City, the favourites to finish bottom. Chelsea have been named as possible dark horses for the title under Xabi Alonso and began their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham. Mikel Arteta is hoping to retain the Premier League (Picture: Getty) The Blues’ attack dazzled at Craven Cottage, with Brazil striker Joao Pedro,£117m summer signing Morgan Rogers and England playmaker Cole Palmer all getting on the scoresheet. Carragher said there were ‘things to really like’ about Chelsea’s performance but still views Manchester City as Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title this season. The Liverpool legend almost predicted Chelsea to finish second behind Arsenal but still believes Man City are the ‘better team’ even despite the departures of legendary manager Pep Guardiola and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. ‘A few weeks ago I had it in my mind that Man City had a chance [to win the Premier League],’ Carragher said on Sky Sports. New Man City boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: PA) ‘I just thought maybe Arsenal would be thinking more about the Champions League after coming so close last season and Man City would be desperate to get the title back. ‘But I changed my mind after Rodri left. I just can’t see Manchester City winning the Premier League this season without Rodri. ‘Having said that Man City are a better team than Chelsea. Not playing in Europe could be a factor and play a huge part for Chelsea and give them a big lift, we’ve seen that before with other teams. ‘But I would just go for Man City right now [to finish second behind Arsenal].’ Chelsea beat Fulham in their Premier League opener (Picture: Getty) On Chelsea’s opening west London derby win over Fulham, Carragher added: ‘There were things to really like. ‘On paper, that front three is sensational. It really is. It looked it in the game. Joao Pedro is fantastic, what a start for Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer was brilliant. ‘When you think about that front three, it’s as good as anything in the Premier League right now. ‘But I do have concerns defensively. They conceded a couple of goals and you look at the goalkeeper… Jamie Carragher's Premier League top-four prediction Arsenal Manchester City Chelsea Liverpool Arsenal won the Premier League by seven points last season (Picture: Getty) ‘They have to sort the goalkeeper issue out because it’s going to come back to haunt them this season, as it did tonight. ‘Chelsea will never win the league with Sanchez in goal. It’s impossible. You just need to think about the teams who’ve won the title recently. ‘Last three teams who won the title have all changed the goalkeeper. Pep Guardiola bringing in Ederson. Alisson comes in for Liverpool. Arsenal don’t win the league if they have Aaron Ramsdale in goal, not David Raya. Impossible. ‘So, one of the biggest reasons why Arsenal won the league, actually, was Raya, they wouldn’t have won the league without them. You can go back to histo
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta’s treatment of Gabriel Martinelli has caused ‘some discomfort’ within the Arsenal squad, according to reports in Brazil. Martinelli is closing in on a move away from Arsenal after being told to find a new club by Gunners boss Arteta. Having made his first-team debut in 2019, Martinelli is Arsenal’s longest-serving player and has racked up just shy of 300 appearances for the club. Martinelli began to fade out of Arteta’s plans last season but still contributed to Arsenal’s first Premier League title since 2004 and the run to the Champions League final. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The writing appeared to be on the wall for Martinelli when Arsenal completed a £34m deal for Christos Tzolis earlier in the summer. The audacious yet unsuccessful pursuit of Brazil icon Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid also suggested Arteta was planning to offload Martinelli. Arteta made his stance on Martinelli clear by leaving the 25-year-old out of Arsenal’s matchday squad for the Community Shield against Manchester City. Gabriel Martinelli is set to leave Arsenal (Picture: Getty) ESPN Brasil say that decision and the general treatment Martinelli has received in recent weeks has left the Brazilian ‘greatly disappointed’. The report adds that other members of Arsenal’s squad were also unhappy Martinelli was left out of the Community Shield altogether and therefore did not receive a winners’ medal. Martinelli was also left out of Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Coventry City and told to find a new club by Emirates Stadium bosses. Martinelli was left out of the Community Shield (Picture: Getty) Interest from Galatasaray did not excite Martinelli but he is set to approve a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Globo Esporte say Martinelli has given the green light to the move having initially been reluctant to make the switch to Saudi Arabia. It was reported over the weekend that Arsenal wanted around £60m for Martinelli but ESPN Brasil claim the fee could be no more than £40m. Arsenal legend Ian Wright recently criticised the club’s treatment of Martinelli. Ian Wright criticised Arsenal’s treatment of Martinelli (Picture: Sky Sports) ‘In respects to Martinelli and the way Martinelli has been treated at the moment it really makes me feel uncomfortable,’ Wright told Sky Sports after Arsenal’s win over Coventry. ‘Because he always gives 100 per cent, I’m not saying he’s the greatest, he’s really come up with some big moments for Arsenal, some big games, he’s scored some very important goals… ‘The way he’s been treated at the end here, I know they might want him out, and there’s a lot of people saying, “yeah, maybe it’s time for him to move on”, but there’s ways of doing that and it should suit him as well, how he wants to leave. ‘Not being in the squad, not being spoken to, doesn’t know what’s going on, yes, I do know this, again, not being involved in the Community Shield squad, he doesn’t know what’s happening, I think he’s got a year left [on his contract]. ‘If you bring Vini [Vinicius Junior] in, that kind of level in, Martinelli can say to himself, “well, okay, they’ve brought him and Tzolis, I might be third [choice]”, but if you’re bringing Tzolis in, and he’s looking at Tzolis, you look at Madueke on the other [wing], you’re thinking to yourself, “I think I can still have it with these two, I still think I’ve got something to offer here”. ‘For him to be nowhere near it, it makes me feel sad for him. I’m just saying I think he’s done enough with this team, with this squad, to be treated with a little bit more respect than he’s being treated at the moment.’ Meanwhile, fellow Arsenal great Martin Keown has advised Arteta not to sell Martinelli as he closes in on a move to Saudi. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport
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