Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice praises Gabriel Martinelli impact off the bench in Manchester City draw (Video)

Arsenal trailed at home against Manchester City from Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute opener to the expiration of the 90. But in the third minute of stoppage time, Arsenal substitute Gabriel Martinelli produced a fantastic lobbing finish to snatch a very late point for the Gunners.

Speaking to the press after the game, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice had only nice things to say about his Brazilian teammate.

“A lot of players can sulk on the bench, but every time he comes on he shows his heart and desire.”

Declan Rice on Martinelli’s relentless drive after providing a “moment of magic” against Man City 👏 pic.twitter.com/mlYlnctlN6

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