Gabriel Martinelli Forced Off With Injury During Carabao Cup Quarter Final
Martinelli was replaced by Nicolas Pepe on the hour mark | Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Gabriel Martinelli was substituted partway through Arsenal s Carabao Cup quarter final meeting with Manchester City after receiving a heavy blow to his right foot.
The Brazilian was making his first start since recovering from an knee injury which kept him out for the majority of last season.
Martinelli looked in some pain | Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Just before half time he went down in some pain after receiving a late tackle from City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, immediately crying out and pulling his shirt over his head. He received treatment for several minutes but after limping off he managed to rejoin the fray.
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The Gunners attempted to fight back when Alexandre Lacazette levelled proceedings moments after the half-hour mark.
Mahrez then gave his side the lead in the 55th minute, curling home a free-kick which beat goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson.
Foden increased the lead of Manchester City four minutes later after receiving a timely assist from Fernandinho before Aymeric Laporte sealed the victory.
The result sealed City’s place in the semi-finals of the competition as Egypt international Mohamed Elneny, Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pepe and Nigerian wonderkid Folarin Balogun’s efforts for the Gunners were not enough to see them through to the next round of the tournament.
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