Martinez delighted with 'fresh' Barkley display

Barkley has not started in the Premier League since February 1 after suffering with a broken toe, but the Spaniard felt the midfielder showed signs he is getting back to his best at the Emirates Stadium.

"I thought he was a real threat, especially on the counter-attack," Martinez said.

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