Gabriel Martinelli is one of the players who helped Arsenal significantly at the start of Mikel Arteta’s spell as manager, before the Gunners began making several top signings.The Brazilian was almost unknown when he arrived at the club, but he did not take long to get used to what was required. During a transition period, he did his best to help the team.He continued to grow and will also be thankful to the manager for helping him take his game to a new level, particularly when the Arsenal boss could have sold him and allowed him to leave for the several teams that were interested in signing him.He was asked to find a new club this summer after helping the Gunners win the Premier League and now plays for Al Hilal, but it seems his sacrifices for the Gunners have been forgotten so quickly.Martinelli’s Arsenal contributionMost people have moved on from one of the best players at the club at one point in his career, despite the important contribution he made during his time with Arsenal.He scored at least one crucial goal as Arsenal won the league last term, further underlining his importance during their successful campaign.Martinelli played an important role during Arsenal’s development under Arteta, and his contribution should not be forgotten simply because he is no longer at the club.Freddie Ljungberg has now questioned Arsenal supporters over their treatment of the attacker and said via the Metro:‘A Brazilian football player, he works that hard, the age he has and numbers and stuff, that’s not a cheap football player.’Gabriel Martinelli (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)Ljungberg defends former Arsenal starLjungberg believes supporters should remember what Martinelli contributed to Arsenal during his time at the club, particularly the important goals he scored.Adding: ‘Sometimes the fans forget, maybe, how much he has done for this club, how many important goals he scored during the years.’The former Arsenal player’s comments highlight the value Martinelli provided during a period when the Gunners were developing under Arteta.Although Martinelli has now moved on and plays for Al Hilal, his contribution to Arsenal’s rise should still be recognised, especially given the important role he played before the club assembled its current squad._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsHave Arsenal fans forgotten what Martinelli did for them so soon?10 September 2026, 21:00Arsenal star is prepared to ask for a transfer in January10 September 2026, 20:00Paul Merson says Arsenal man is like a new £100m signing this season10 September 2026, 19:00The post Have Arsenal fans forgotten what Martinelli did for them so soon? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.