Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta responds to Emiliano Martinez regret question
Emiliano Martinez opted to leave the Emirates in the summer window, with Mikel Arteta keeping Bernd Leno as his first-choice option in between the sticks
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Mikel Arteta has admitted he has no regrets about selling Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa. The Argentinian stepped in for Bernd Leno at the end of last season, helping Arsenal win the FA Cup.
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He added: “His start there hasn’t surprised me.
“He has become really hungry, really competitive and really clear about what he wanted to do in the next chapter of his career, so I am sure he will be a success.”
Martinez made 23 appearances in all for the Gunners last season, enjoying star turns in the FA Cup dinal and then the Community Shield.
But Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeang, who ended his longest goal drought for the club last weekend, has claimed he has “no worries” about facing his old teammate.
“He knows [the secrets], but I’ve got no worries about that," Aubameyang told Arsenal's official website.
“He knows a lot of things, but things can change on the day of the game.
“Emi is a great keeper and a great guy as well. It’s going to be funny to play against him.
“He sent me a message and said, ‘Hopefully you’re going to get a penalty and I’m going to save it.’ I said, ‘OK, be ready for the chip then!'”
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