Worry for Arsenal as Gabriel Martinelli carried off injured after stellar showing in Sheffield United demolition

Gabriel Martinelli had to be helped off the pitch in the second half of Arsenal's huge Premier League win at Bramall Lane.

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• Martinelli injured against Sheffield United
• Winger had scored and assisted
• Arsenal to face Brentford on Saturday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Martinelli limped from the pitch 64 minutes into the match in Sheffield in a worrying blow for Arsenal on an otherwise excellent night that saw them move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool and extend their goal difference. It appeared to be a knock to the Brazilian's foot when shooting.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Martinelli had already scored and assisted in the first half, pressing from the front to force an already poor Sheffield United side into more mistakes that Arsenal could benefit from. Bukayo Saka had already been substituted at half-time, although it wasn't clear whether that was injury-related or simply for rest. He did appear on the bench with the rest of the squad in the second half.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Martinelli has started 23 of Arsenal's 27 Premier League so far this season, but hasn't completed a full 90 minutes in a domestic competition since the 1-0 dfeat to Newcastle in early November.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  Arsenal now have the chance to go top of the Premier League when they host Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. With Liverpool and Manchester City then facing each other the next day, the Gunners could even stay first if that one ends in a draw thanks to their superior goal difference.