Wright slams Arsenal over Martinelli treatment

Arsenal legend Ian Wright is 'uncomfortable' with how the club is handling Gabriel Martinelli's looming exit.

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What happened. Ian Wright criticized Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for excluding Gabriel Martinelli from the squad for their Premier League opener against Coventry, amid reports of a potential exit.

• Martinelli was one of three players whose futures are uncertain after last season's title success.
• Arsenal signed Christos Tzolis for £34m, pushing Martinelli down the pecking order.
• Wright said Martinelli has a year left on his contract and deserves a chance to compete.

“The way he’s been treated at the end here, I know they might want him out... but there’s ways of doing that and it should suit him as well.”

— Ian Wright

Martinelli's future at Arsenal is uncertain as the transfer window continues, with Wright urging the club to treat him fairly.

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