Martinelli ecstatic after scoring in Arsenal's triumph against Southampton - Paul Vegas

"I am feeling incredibly happy and confident now, just focused on playing my football again," he exclaimed after the match. "Mikel Arteta told me to go out there, dominate the game, push forward into the final third, and create scoring opportunities for our team."

“It was a tough one, we showed our qualities. I think we did really well, we won the game so really happy. We have the international now we have to go there and try to stay fit and think about the upcoming games. We’re ready and can’t wait until the Premier League is back again.”

Martinelli also said: “We know when someone opens the ball up, we know the areas that we need to go.

“It was an unbelievable ball from B, and I was there - a really good moment for me and a nice goal. I just tried to put it down, and I’m really happy with the goal.

“He’s a really nice guy as well so we’re really happy to have him here as one of the captains. He’s unbelievable, one of the best players in the world right now.”