Arsenal winners and losers as Eddie Nkeitah proves a point but reserves fail audition

Arsenal ran out 3-1 winners over an impressive Orlando City outfit, to make it three out of three in their pre-season programme.

Mikel Arteta opted to name a much-changed starting XI from the side which beat Everton at the weekend. And after a delayed start there may have been some forgiveness had they got off to a slow start.

That wasn’t the case however, with Gabriel Martinelli’s deflected shot giving them the lead after less than 10 minutes. From that point though, the hosts were more than a match and scored a deserved equaliser through Facundo Torres. The Gunners boss rang the changes at half time, with the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard brought into the fray.

And it was that added quality which ultimately proved decisive as goals from man-of-the-match Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson earned them another victory. With just one game to go of their US tour and the start of the Premier League season edging ever closer, Mirror Football has taken a look at the winners and losers from Arsenal ’s victory.

The Brazilian may have been a little perturbed to be included in an XI which was composed of fringe players and those unlikely to start come August 5 at Crystal Palace. But Martinelli didn’t waste any time in showing that he is still one of Arteta’s most potent attacking weapons.

Picking the ball up on the left side, he exchanged a clever one-two with Eddie Nketiah before firing a shot away. His effort went in courtesy of a massive deflection, but it was a strong example of exactly what he can offer this side.

He does still have a tendency to run with his head down when he has the ball, but he has a handy knack of making things happen.

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