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Paul Merson compares 'very special talent' Gabriel Martinelli to a '£50m new signing' for Arsenal after the Brazilian attacker fired the Gunners into the top four at Christmas

Paul Merson believes Gabriel Martinelli is like a '£50million new signing' for Arsenal after the Brazilian's recent spike in form for Mikel Arteta's Gunners.

The 20-year-old attacker has scored four goals and registered two assists in his last six Premier League outings in north London, including a brace in the 4-1 victory over Leeds last Saturday.

The Brazilian's form has coincided to Arsenal's rise up the Premier League table to the Champions League places, but former Gunners midfielder Merson has raised questions about the winger's fitness.

Paul Merson has described in-form Gabriel Martinelli (left) as a 'u00a350m new signing' for Arsenal
The Brazilian has four goals and two assists in his last six Premier League games for Arsenal

‘Martinelli is a very special talent,’ Merson told Sky Sports.