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Arsenal attacker Martinelli explains 'looking up to nice guy Henry'

Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli admits he's been studying clips of Gunners legend Thierry Henry.

Martinelli says he has great admiration for the French great.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the Brazil star explained: "I have met him [Henry] before, he is a nice guy. On the pitch he was unbelievable, a legend for the club and for the Premier League. For me, he is the best of all time in the Premier League, he is just an unbelievable player."

It is true that there are some striking similarities in the games of both, with Martinelli's trademark quickly becoming his tendency to start on the left flank before cutting inside to deliver an deadly finish - much like Henry, albeit not quite at the Frenchman's level just yet.

Pressed for comment on whether he watches old clips of Henry as part of improving his own game, Martinelli added: "Yeah, I think everyone does. He was an amazing player and everyone looks up to him."

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