Arsenal fans’ "s***" chant overheard before Martinez’s penalty devastation
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Arsenal fans made their feelings clear about former star Emiliano Martinez, who endured a miserable return to the Emirates with Aston Villa on Friday night.
The former Gunners goalkeeper has enjoyed a remarkable rise since quitting the north Londoners for their Premier League rivals ahead of last season – and has become one of the sharpest shot-stoppers in the English top-flight.
He has earned hero status with his country too, after helping Argentina beat fierce rivals Brazil to clinch the Copa America crown in the summer.
Indeed, his form for both club and country left some Gunners fans wondering why Mikel Arteta opted to sell the keeper – with the club filling the void by forking out £30million to sign Aaron Ramsdale this season.
Martinez had an opportunity to prove a point to Arteta and Arsenal on Friday night – but instead endured a tough time as Aston Villa went into the half-time break losing 2-0.
After the hosts opened the scoring, the home supporters were intent on making it even tougher, with a section of the Emirates faithful overheard shouting: "You're just a s*** Aaron Ramsdale."
Things got even worse for the 29-year-old when he conceded a second goal, after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang followed up on his saved penalty to fire home from close range.
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And the shot-stopper – despite making an impressive spot-kick save – showed his devastation by sinking to his knees and holding his head in his hands.
That late setback meant Arsenal went into the break with a well-deserved two-goal lead, thanks to Thomas Partey's opener and Aubameyang's second.
Speaking in the build-up to Friday night's encounter, Arteta insisted he made the right decision over Martinez.
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The Gunners boss spoke highly of the goalkeeper but maintained the Gunners made the right call.
"We made decisions with the best possible interest of the club. But as well a big participant was Emi," Arteta said "He got to a point in his career where under me he started to play big games very well.
"It was urgent for him because he wanted to play so long. He’s a great kid. I played with him I managed him. I can say that I’m happy for him."
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