Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez on victory at Arsenal: I'll always love this club

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was delighted after victory at Arsenal.

The former Gunners keeper kept a clean sheet for the 2-0 win.

He said, "I enjoy every win but the fans have been supporting us home and away. We knew an away win would help our Champions League hopes.

"This is the first step, we've got five finals left. But we need to enjoy this one then go again on Thursday and try to make the semi-finals.

"I think it was 10-11 years I was here. I've still got friends here. I came here as a lad and left a man. I'll always love this club.

"They are still second, they've come far and have one of the best managers in the world. I've worked with Mikel [Arteta]. I know how good he is."

"I tried to keep the team in the game, I always try to keep focused and make saves."

On Ollie Watkins, he added: "I think Ollie should win player of the season. When you play for a 'big six' side, you get more credit but Ollie has scored 19 goals with the chances he's got. He should be a contender."