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Van Persie a fan of Arsenal whiz Martinelli

Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie admits he's a fan of Gabriel Martinelli.

A well-placed header from the Brazilian helped his side beat Vitoria 3-2, making it five goals in his last five games.

Van Persie said: "He's young, he's 18 years old and the moves he makes and dummies he makes, he looks very good to me, especially at that age.

"I was playing on the wing at that age. With time he will get even better, he looks very good.

"He knows where the danger is, where the space is. He scored a great goal.

"What I like about him is his link-up play, he looks lively, he looks technical, he looks very good to me, it's a joy watching him.

"Five in five is a great start."

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