In the wake of Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand commended striker Gabriel Martinelli and likened him to the club’s iconic player, Thierry Henry.
Ferdinand was impressed by Martinelli’s remarkable performance and his stoppage-time brace that secured the win for the Gunners at Emirates Stadium.
During an analysis on TNT Sports, Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Martinelli’s calmness and composure in front of the goal, drawing a parallel to the playing style of Thierry Henry, and describing it as “magnificent.”
