Interestingly, however, Martinez only has four clean sheets to his name [official Premier League website], which is undoubtedly a figure he will want to improve upon as the months go on.
But he remains a key piece of the puzzle, with Premier League legend Shay Given suggesting that Martinez is one of the reasons why they are currently just one point behind league leaders Arsenal.
“I think one of the reasons they are up there is because of him,” Given said on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club (18 December). “
He’s got personality, he’s got a presence on the pitch, he’s got leadership qualities and he’s a winner
Emery’s men have the chan to go to the very top of the standings when they take on struggling Sheffield United on Friday (22 December).
And Martinez is once again certain to have a crucial say in the match, with the number one having shone against Brentford on Sunday (17 December).
As per Sofascore, the Argentine made two saves and one high claim, and was successful in his only run out (100%).
Moreover, the 2022 World Cup winner won both of his duels against the Bees, made one clearance, and finished the match with a 76% passing accuracy, with that latter total perhaps something he can work on behind the scenes.
