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'The manager doesn't like him' - Keown speculates on Martinelli's absence at Arsenal

The highly-rated Brazilian forward has endured injury problems this season, but a regular starting berth is proving hard to come by

Gabriel Martinelli is struggling for regular starts at Arsenal because Mikel Arteta "doesn't like him", claims Martin Keown.

The highly-rated Brazilian forward has suffered further injury setbacks this season, with fitness issues stunting his progress in north London.

He has, however, been back in contention for some time and often finds himself filling a spot on the bench as Arteta favours other creative and attacking options.

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