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‘I always try to make the Gooners happy’
As Arsenal gear up to face Sporting Clube De Portugal in the last 16 of the Europa League this evening, Layth Yousif spoke to Gabi Martinelli on behalf of the Morning Star newspaper 
Gabriel Martinelli (left) with team-mate Arsenal's Bukayo Saka

ARSENAL’S young Brazil attacker Gabi Martinelli is loving life at the moment, not least thanks to his excellent relationship with the club’s loyal supporters.

With Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders grabbing a dramatic late victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to maintain a five-point gap between them and Manchester City in second place, confidence is high as the squad travel to Portugal for their Europa League clash against Sporting Lisbon.

The bond between fans and the team was showcased by the emotional scenes after the final whistle against the Cherries as players and supporters celebrated wildly. 

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