The Brazilian ahead was pressured off after simply 19 minutes of the 3-0 defeat. Having minutes earlier clattered Kaoru Mitoma, Martinelli was on the receiving finish of a tricky sort out from behind by Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo averted a yellow card and Martinelli tried to proceed, however was quickly changed by Leandro Trossard.
Following the sport, which noticed second-half objectives by Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan all however finish Arsenal's title hopes, Martinelli was carrying a protecting boot protecting his left ankle.
Speaking to reporters after the sport, Arteta mentioned on the extent of Martinelli’s harm: “We don’t know. He’s in a boot at the moment. He was very uncomfortable, and he could not carry on playing. We need to scan him and see the extent of that injury.”
Such a measure might be purely precautionary however Martinelli will endure additional assessments over the approaching days.
The squad will now have a time without work and return to their London Colney coaching base on Tuesday.
Arsenal are subsequent in motion towards Nottingham Forest as they give the impression of being to select themselves up after a demoralising day.
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