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Arsenal Vs Nottingham Forest: Player ratings – Gabriel Martinelli arrives

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal of the game with Calum Chambers, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal of the game with Calum Chambers, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal runs at Tobias Figueiredo of Nottingham Forest during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal runs at Tobias Figueiredo of Nottingham Forest during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forrest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Front Three

6.0. Some nice touches here and there. Still looked a little short of full match fitness, especially when compared with Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock, who have played substantially more minutes this season. Really hope his injury is not serious after being stretchered off. Has struggled mightily with injuries over the past 12 months so it would be a massive blow if he misses more time now.. RW. Arsenal. EMILE SMITH ROWE

8.0. This is the Reiss Nelson that I have been waiting for. Beat defenders with ease, crossed brilliantly on several occasions, got shots off on goal, including for a late goal in the closing minutes, and was one of the primary attacking threats throughout the 90 minutes. Hopefully he can now build on this performance.. LW. Arsenal. REISS NELSON

8.0. Worked really hard off the ball, which was the most impressive thing about his performance. Scored the opening goal with a brave, clever and accurate header. Then added a second in stoppage time, skipping past a challenge, driving at the Forest defence, and seeing a deflected shot divert into the goal. Pressed relentlessly, drew fouls, executing the nuanced elements of the centre-forward position that many young players do not. Was a little selfish at times and grew tired in the second half, but this was largely a very encouraging display indeed.. ST. Arsenal. GABRIEL MARTINELLI