Emiliano Martínez
AVLArgentina
Right
Sep 2, 1992
33
6'5"
194 lb
GK
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VillaKeeps clean sheet
Martinez had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham United.
Analysis: Martinez held onto the clean sheet on Sunday, making a save with a high claim and an aerial won. This was his first clean sheet since Feb 11, allowing 10 goals with 14 saves and six high claims in the last six appearances. The keeper will face off with Nottingham for the next league appearance on April 12, who have scored seven goals in the last five appearances.
Serves up three in loss
Martinez made three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Manchester United.
Analysis: Martinez struggled in Sunday's loss and has now given up nine goals in his last three EPL starts. However, he did keep a clean sheet against Lille in the UEL Round of 16 first leg so he might be able to channel that in the second leg on Thursday.
Concedes four in defeat
Martinez made four saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat versus Chelsea.
Analysis: Martinez repelled just four of eight Chelsea shots on goal Wednesday as Aston Villa were outclassed in a 4-1 home defeat. Across his last five Premier League appearances (five starts), the veteran keeper has made 17 saves and six clearances while conceding eight goals. Martinez's next challenge is likely to come Thursday when Aston Villa resume Europa League play in a matchup at Lille.
Beaten twice against Wolves
Martinez made no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Martinez was picked apart around the hour mark when Joao Gomes ripped a shot in off the underside of the crossbar, a finish that left him with no real shot to keep it out. He could only watch late as Wolves broke in transition and substitute Rodrigo Gomes buried the counter in stoppage time to put the game away. Villa dominated possession for long stretches but gave him little support to swing the momentum back, and with just two clean sheets in his last 15 appearances across all competitions, he will be desperate to flip that ugly run on Wednesday against Chelsea.
Recovers after conceding goal
Martinez made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Martinez gave up a goal in the first half but had a stellar effort outside of that lapse to keep Aston Villa in the match. He should have an easier time dealing with Wolves, a team which has produced just 18 goals in 27 league games.
Three saves in win
Martinez had three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Analysis: Martinez repelled each of the three Brighton shots on goal Wednesday and made one clearance as he recorded his sixth clean sheet of the season in Aston Villa's 1-0 win. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has averaged four saves and 1.6 clearances per appearance while conceding four total goals and recording two clean sheets. Martinez will look for successive clean sheet performances Saturday when Aston Villa host Newcastle.
Seven saves against Bournemouth
Martinez had seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Martinez put in a solid effort to keep a clean sheet but was ultimately beaten by a close-range finish from just a few yards out. He has continued an impressive campaign, conceding 19 goals in 21 matches while holding a 76.5 percent save rate, currently the highest in the Premier League this season. Martinez will look to maintain that form in the next fixture against Brighton, who have not won in their last five league matches, making it a favorable opportunity.
Allows one against Brentford
Martinez had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Brentford.
Analysis: Martinez would only face one shot on target Sunday, but would let the shot pass, with no saves in the 1-0 loss. This is now two straight games without a clean sheet after he failed to grab one midweek in UEL action, still with five in 20 appearances in league play this season. He will face Bournemouth next match on Saturday, a decent chance to get back on track.
Four saves in clean sheet win
Martinez made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.
Analysis: Martinez kept his fifth clean sheet of the Premier League season as he made four saves to win 2-0 against Newcastle. An early save from Sandro Tonali was particularly spectacular. This was the first clean sheet that he has kept in eight games, the last of which came at the end of November against Wolves.
Starts Sunday
Martinez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
Analysis: Martinez was not with the team for a midweek UCL match but is back in the fold Sunday, with the goalie earning a spot in the starting XI immediately. He should remain their regular starter when fit, although that has been a challenge this campaign, hoping to put his persistent injuries in the past.
Doesn't travel for UEL match
Martinez has not traveled for Thursday's UEL match against Fenerbahce, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.
Analysis: Martinez will not play in Thursday's UEL match, as the Argentine has been left in England for undisclosed reasons. This is likely linked to injury issues he has been dealing with all season, with a nagging back injury keeping him out earlier in the campaign. This will leave Marco Bizot to start, with Martinez hoping to be fit against Newcastle on Sunday.
Concedes once in loss
Martinez had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Everton.
Analysis: Martinez made one routine early save, holding Vitalii Mykolenko's long-range attempt in the 31st minute. The decisive moment came in the 59th minute, when he pushed away Dwight McNeil's shot but could not keep it out of Thierno Barry's reach, and the striker finished the follow-up to secure the win for Everton. He otherwise stayed active on set pieces, conceding a couple of corners while dealing with traffic in the six-yard box. Martinez will hope to rebound in Sunday's clash against Newcastle United.
Starting to face Toffees
Martinez (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Everton.
Analysis: Martinez was a late call for Sunday but after some testing, the goalie is now an option from the starting XI immediately after a calf injury. The goalie is their regular starter and will stick to this spot moving forward, recording four clean sheets in 17 appearances this season.
Late call to face Everton
Martinez (calf) is questionable for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Unai Emery. "Emiliano Martinez is progressing well but tomorrow we'll assess him if he'll be available for Sunday or not."
Analysis: Martinez had to sit out their FA Cup win last weekend and looks to potentially be heading for another absence, with the goalie set to be assessed ahead of Sunday's outing. He will then be left as a late call, needing to pass some testing to be an option. The club monitors the situation closely after their longtime starter in goal has dealt with injuries all season, leaving Marco Bizot to make a fifth start this season if Martinez is out.
Out for FA Cup
Martinez (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Tottenham due to injury, according to his club.
Analysis: Martinez exited the club's match midweek at halftime after complaints of an injury and is now missing time, out for Saturday's FA Cup match. The question will be is if this is related to his recent back issues, potentially stopping him from playing once again. He will now hope to return when they resume league play on Jan. 18 against Everton, with Marco Bizot as a replacement while he is out.
Subs off with injury Wednesday
Martinez left Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace after suffering an injury.
Analysis: Martinez was replaced by Marco Bizot at the beginning of the second half against Palace. The Argeninian will now be questionable for upcoming contests. He had started in four consecutive league games before Wednesday, saving 14 shots but failing to keep a clean sheet in that period.
Four saves in win
Martinez registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Martinez made more than three saves for the fourth time in 16 league appearances. This was also the 14th time in that span that he limited opponents to no more than one goal. Up next for Aston Villa is a meeting with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Struggles in second half
Martinez made three saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Arsenal.
Analysis: Martinez was unable to stop Arsenal in the second half of this rematch, conceding four goals to put the game out of reach. He should have an easier time stopping goals Saturday against Nottingham Forest, a team which only has 18 goals in 19 EPL matches.
Two saves in win
Martinez recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
Analysis: Martinez made a minimum of two saves for a fourth straight appearance and is up to 18 saves, compared to three goals against over that span. This was also the eighth straight game where he limited opponents to no more than one goal. Up next for Aston Villa is a meeting with Arsenal on Tuesday.
Concedes once in return
Martinez registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Manchester United.
Analysis: Martinez, who missed his side's last two outings due to a back injury, returned to the lineup Sunday. He put together a nice performance, saving five of Manchester United's six shots on target to secure Villa's seventh straight win in the Premier League. Martinez has now made 13 starts in the Premier League this season and has only conceded multiple goals once, establishing a level of consistency that is difficult to come by. That will be put to the test this upcoming week though as he faces two very difficult road matches in the span of four days, starting with Chelsea on Saturday followed by Arsenal on Tuesday.
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