EPL: Martinelli gets new shirt number at Arsenal
By: Abara Blessing Oluchi
Thu, 19 May 2022 || Nigeria,
Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli, has been given a new squad number, as the club launched its new home kit on Thursday.
Martinelli, who currently wears the No.35 shirt, has now taken the No.11 jersey.
The 20-year-old has impressed for the Gunners this campaign, scoring five times and providing five assists in the Premier League.
The No.11 shirt has been worn most recently by Martin Odegaard.
However, before then, players like Mesut Ozil, Marc Overmars and Paul Merson took the number.
Arsenal’s new kit is in their iconic colours of white and red, while featuring a white collar with a striking red trim consisting of lightning bolts.