Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players
Brazil is waiting for nine footballers based in England to arrive for World Cup qualifiers this weekAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Keeps clean sheet against Newcastle Martinez made a save and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.
Impact Martinez kept his first clean sheet of the season Friday as Danny Ings' wonder goal helped his side to a comfortable victory. He will hope to do it again next weekend against a hot Brentford team, which have scored two goals in as many matches in their inaugural Premier League season.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ings stunner highlights Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Newcastle
Danny Ings has scored with a stunning bicycle kick in first-half stoppage time to help Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes three goals Martinez recorded four saves but conceded three goals during a 3-2 loss Saturday against Watford.
Impact Though Martinez was the 2021 Copa America's best goalkeeper, he will remain a risky fantasy option for Aston Villa this year. He showed such risk by conceding thrice to newly-promoted Watford.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Messi pays his debt to Argentina with Copa America title
Argentina finally made Lionel Messi cry with joy after four losses in finals, early exits in major tournaments and even a decision to retire from the national teamJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi's Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title
Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years and the superstar's first major international trophyJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil vs Argentina final, more than just Neymar vs Messi
The Copa America final will be more than Lionel Messi's Argentina against Neymar's BrazilJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina goalkeeper replaces Messi as hero for one night
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez became a national hero after saving three penalties in a shootout against Colombia to put his team in Saturday’s Copa America final against B...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina advances on penalties to Copa final against Brazil
Lionel Messi's Argentina advanced to the Copa America final against Brazil after a 3-2 win in a tense penalty shootout against ColombiaJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in net for Argentina Martinez (head) started Monday's match against Chile in Copa America.
Impact Martinez is back on the pitch less than a week after suffering a blow to the head and losing consciousness on the pitch. The good news is that he's playing again and seems to be Argentina's No. 1, ahead of Franco Armani and Agustin Marchesin in the current squad.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stretchered off versus Colombia Martinez lost consciousness after a blow to the head in the World Cup qualifier against Colombia and had to be carted off, but he is doing better, Mundo Albiceleste reports.
Impact Martinez went down after a collision in the air, but he was able to talk to the press after the game: "I'm better, it was a strong hit but the doctors did their job. I wanted to continue playing. They took me out because I lost consciousness a little, I hit the back of my neck hard." He will likely undergo some tests but could be okay for the Copa America opener, although he is not a lock to be starter.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Six saves in victory Martinez allowed a goal while making six saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Impact Martinez allowed a goal in the 70th minute, but was backed with two as he helped Villa claim all three points. The keeper finishes the year allowing 46 goals in 38 league starts, while his six saves upped his season total to 142.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three saves during win Martinez made three saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Tottenham.
Impact Martinez was beaten by Steven Bergwijn in the 8th minute but otherwise performed well as Aston Villa came away with an important victory. Aston Villa head into Sunday's finale against Chelsea with a chance to get into the top half of the table, which would be a major improvement on last season.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Puts together strong showing Martinez made five saves and conceded three goals during the 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Impact Martinez was tremendous in the loss Sunday. If not for the keeper, Villa would have been trounced on by Palace. He made save after save and many of them were high-danger attempts on net. Although he has conceded three goals twice in his past three appearances, he has also made 14 saves in that span with a clean sheet as well. Martinez has been a revelation for Aston Villa in net and he is a great option due to his shear number of saves per game.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Five save clean sheet Martinez made five saves during Thursday's 0-0 draw with Everton.
Impact Martinez made a strong five saves to earn the clean sheet, and split the points with Everton. The keeper bounce back after a run of poor form, and now has a perfect chance to build on that against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tottenham beats Aston Villa 2-0 to keep CL spot in sight
Carlos Vinicius and Harry Kane scored to send Tottenham within three points of the Champions League places with a 2-0 victory over Aston VillaMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
El Ghazi's early goal earns Villa 1-0 win at Leeds in EPL
Anwar El Ghazi’s early goal has clinched Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Leeds and lifted his side to within a point of the English Premier League top sixFEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lingard nets 2 as West Ham beats Aston Villa 3-1 in EP
Jesse Lingard scored twice on his debut as West Ham beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Wednesday to maintain its push for a European placeFEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Villa's rise sums up strange start to English Premier League
Strange things are happening in the English Premier League and the improbable rise of Aston Villa might be the most surreal of them allOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barkley scores in stoppage time as Villa beats Leicester 1-0
Aston Villa claimed a fourth straight win to open the Premier League season as Ross Barkley scored in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory over LeicesterOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man City opens bid to regain title against Wolves
Manchester City begins its quest to regain the Premier League trophy from Liverpool when it plays Wolverhampton WanderersSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Are you sure?' - Arsenal keeper Martinez tried to put off Liverpool's Van Dijk before Community Shield shoot-out | Goal.com Arsenal goalkeeper Emilano Martinez brashly tried to put off Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk prior to their 5-4 penalty shootout victory i...
AUGUST 30, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Makes four saves in win Martinez made four saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win over Watford.
Impact Martinez started the final eight games of the season as he stepped in for the injured Bernd Leno. He performed admirably, conceding just seven goals and keeping three clean sheets during that span. His strong performance will give the manager something to think about for next season.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves in loss Martinez made two saves and conceded one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.
Impact Martinez has made 27 saves while conceding just five goals in seven starts this season. He will look to finish the season on a high note when Arsenal host Watford on Sunday.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Arteta outwits Guardiola: Arsenal beats City to reach final
Arsenal has beaten holder Manchester City 2-0 to reach the FA Cup finalJULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
