I've said it before, but our system just doesn't help Martinelli, particularly since Xhaka left. Getting the best out of him would make us far harder to play against.
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Agree on Nwaneri. I think he will get games next year.
We have Tierney to sell/ give away, and I think Partey will go. We are going to need a new midfielder and possibly defensive cover.
BUT- Arteta sees stuff that we don't and plans things we wouldn't. He'll spend in the summer but it may well take us al by surprise.
As WES says, our biggest addition is another year's experience for the core group. THey are still 2-3 years away from their peak.
We have clearly improved since last season, the manager seems to learn and the team is young so the future is bright.
Unfortunately I can't see anything other than ESR being sold this summer. If Arteta wouldn't rotate enough to give him minutes this year I don't see it happening going forward. Shame but I just don't see where he fits.
Zubimendi looks very good on youtube :-)