Emi Martinez: 2019/20 Performances

[Vanfrothan]

This was his Fabianski bum rushing out of the box moment

ArsenalDNA

I totally forgot about the Fabianski moment!! Pretty sure time stood still when he did that!

Great comparison.

 

[Kingslayer]

 

[Sniper Mik]

*Sad Leno noises in the back*

Leno's still my guy though

 

[GoonerJeeves]

Very happy for him. He's been class since he came in.

 

[Kysus]

What I like about Emi is that he's the type of keeper that gives you confidence. Commanding presence. Doesn't ever look like he's in panic mode.

Can't remember ever feeling so assured in a goalkeeper dealing with everything thrown at him.
I like Leno, great goalstopper and topclass 1vs1 but a little shaky on crosses, worse passer(stressed under pressure) and can't hold on to balls like Emi can(glue hands!)
Gotta be honest, Emi should be our number 1.

 

[El Duderino]

Leno has to fight to get his spot back.

Becoming one of my favourite players, what a story. @MaraDon must be over the moon!

 

[Hunta]

Starts the new season as number 1. If we get a good bid for Leno we should consider it, we could probably manage to keep both for another season which should be the aim.

 

[Manberg]

He got very emotional in the interview when asked about his family. Is there a personal story somewhere?

 

[El Duderino]

Man, this is some great stuff.

 

[Sammy1887]

Think this guy will genuinely push Leno all the way. It would be great to have two set of keepers who can be brilliant on their day and don't wear helmets.

 

[El Duderino]

He got very emotional in the interview when asked about his family. Is there a personal story somewhere?

He had his goal and his parents believed in him so ****ing much. Had his dad calling him up until they had to go on the pitch, so to speak.

Imagine how much he had to endure, all the people who told him he'd make it and not make it. He had the smallest of shots at finally making it at a big club and he grabbed it with both hands.

 

[nick gould]

I absolutely love Leno. I even think we would have stood a chance against Chelsea in the Europa league Cup final with him in goal. However, with that said I would accept a 50mil bid for Leno with the knowledge that this guy will step in a fill the void. Why has he been a second choice goalkeeper for all these years? That's criminal. We should never have brought in petr, ospina and even Leno if our goalkeeping coaches and managers knew how to judge goalkeeping talent. The guy has played all these games and did not make a single mistake. While on the other hand world class goalkeepers De gear and the Liverpool dude make mistakes left right and centre.

 

[Macho]

Think it’s been mentioned here before but Wenger pencilled him in as eventual number 1.

With Emery, Freddie and Arteta it makes sense how he could be lost in the shuffle.

Has any of the stat junkies got a game by game comparison between our two keepers? Leno has got us out the jam so many times I feel like a pagan saying Martínez might actually be the man.

Martinez would have the smaller sample size I guess.

 

[Axel9090]

Emi is playing like a man fighting for his life and thats unfortunate for Leno, but its just a part of football. Im obviously not kicking him to the kerb here though, Leno is fantastic. Having these two as our goalkeepers is absolutely massive.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Man, this is some great stuff.

We often forget how hard these guys fight to make their dreams come true. If anyone deserves this cup it's guys like him. 10 years with us, on loan tons of times and finally he starts, plays really well and wins the FA Cup. More than well deserved. Really, really happy for him.

 

[DanDare]

Thing I love is I have faith Arteta won't just ditch him because he's not the "number 1"

Just seems really likeable and hope he continues this form

 

[Vanpayslip]

Has to be first choice. His distribution is on another level to Leno and he is just as good on all other aspects. Would be criminal if Leno just walked straight back in.

 

[El Duderino]

Even takes the piss out of the Chelsea fan, this lad.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

10 years and a cup winners medal is a nice kind of testimonial. Delighted with him and for him.

 

[Let's play Aubamawang]

According to the PL website, Leno has played 62 PL games (26W, 20D, 16L) with 13 clean sheets and 81 goals conceded, with 7 errors leading to goals. 21% clean sheets.

Emi has played 15 PL games (8W, 1D, 6L), 6 clean sheets, 16 goals conceded, but 0 errors leading to goals. 40% clean sheets.

In Leno's defence, the team is currently defending a lot better than they have been particularly this season. However, Leno has only made 5 more high claims than Emi despite the difference in games played, seemingly favouring the wild punch instead. Which is fine to clear the lines, but it invites more pressure, unlike securing the ball and playing out calmly from the back.