Gabriel Martinelli narrowly avoided a second yellow card at the end of the first half against Monaco after fouling a player in a potentially dangerous situation. His repeated fouls left fans anxious, with many urging manager Mikel Arteta to substitute him.

Fans took to social media to express their concerns:

@Hpailoli: “Pls take Martinelli off. He is lucky not to get a second yellow. Don’t risk it. He keeps making foul after foul.”

@sc167846: “Yeah, he needs to be replaced at halftime. He is playing on the edge. If the ref had the mindset of Michael Oliver, he would have shown Martinelli another yellow after the second foul.”

@olusegunfola: “Arteta, please, Martinelli shouldn’t come out for the second half. That guy will eventually get the second yellow if not subbed off.”

@DeliriousEnts: “Martinelli quite lucky not to see a second yellow; surely Sterling will get some minutes this second half?”

@papi_demillie: “I want Trossard ASAP in that second half; he’s more clinical. Martinelli, out ASAP. He’s lucky he didn’t get a second yellow card for recklessness.”

The mounting pressure from fans highlights the concern over Martinelli’s discipline as the team looks to maintain their performance in the match.