This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales generated from it. Emi Martinez, the goalkeeper of Aston Villa, paid respect to his former club Arsenal after the match.
He showed respect to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, acknowledging his love for the club where he spent over a decade of his career. Martinez joined Arsenal’s academy in 2010 and later moved to Aston Villa in 2020.
Aston Villa’s victory against Arsenal strengthened their bid for Champions League football and handed Manchester City a two-point lead at the Premier League summit. The match saw Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scoring late goals, stunning the Emirates and punishing a lackluster display from the hosts.
Martinez, who kept a clean sheet against his former club, remained respectful after the match, paying tribute to the club where he spent many years. His actions marked a momentous day in north London, reminiscing about his time at Arsenal and showing his appreciation for the club and its fans.