Arsenal fans against starting Gabriel Martinelli against Palace

Arsenal fans are against starting striker Gabriel Martinelli against Crystal Palace at the weekend, despite his five-goal haul so far this season.

The striker has scored five goals this season in cup competitions and netted in the Gunners 3-2 win over Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday evening.

He is yet to net in the league, however, despite appearing three times.

Arsenal fans are also wary of starting the striker against Crystal Palace at the weekend, with many suggesting Unai Emery sticks with more familiar options.

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Although some may want Emery to start Martinelli, it does seem a little too early to be handing him a start.

Arsenal still have good options in Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, so starting Martinelli does seem a bit odd.

However, from the bench, he could still make a big impact.