Arsenal hero Pires: We've long known Martinelli incredibly talented

Arsenal hero Robert Pires has been impressed by Gabriel Martinelli's form this season.

Pires is not surprised by Martinelli's impact on the Premier League leaders.

Pires told Apostagolos: I wouldn't necessarily call it [Martinelli's form this season] a surprise, simply because he's incredibly talented and we've known that for a while."

Now, like many of his teammates, he has made significant leaps forward this season.

He has also become more consistent, although he can certainly continue to develop."