Did Arsenal stopper seize opportunity?
Arsenal’s Emiliano Martinez
Arsenal star Emiliano Martinez demonstrated last night that he might just be the best third choice goalkeeper in the Premier League.
With Petr Cech and David Ospina unavailable, Martinez stepped up and was an assured figure as Arsenal kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over West Ham.
It was Arsenal’s first Premier League win in almost two months, and Martinez showed he might just be deserving of a few more opportunities.
Arsenal’s Emiliano Martinez makes a save
The Argentine made his debut for the Gunners five years ago, but has played only sporadically since, including a couple of Champions League encounters.
He has also had spells out on loan, playing for Oxford, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham and most recently Wolves.
Martinez is at the level where he has shown he is ready now for Premier League football, and Arseanl should consider showing more faith in him.
Supporter were impressed by the 24-year-old’s display. Here is a look at the reaction on Twitter to his comfortable showing at The Emirates…
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