Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli explains how he planned super sub impact

It took Martinelli just four touches and 36 seconds to open the scoring for Arsenal in the Champions League against Athletic Bilbao. 
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli explains how he planned super sub impact

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for his side in a 2-0 Champions League victory over Athletic Bilbao. Pic: AP Photo/Miguel Oses

Gabriel Martinelli has revealed he told his team-mates how he would exploit Athletic Bilbao just moments before coming off the bench and sending Arsenal on their way to victory.

Martinelli required only 36 seconds and four touches to fire Mikel Arteta's men into the lead after he latched on to a looped ball over the top from fellow substitute Leandro Trossard.

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