SMart move!

UNAI PRAISES EMI MENTALITY

- BY JOHN TOWNLEY

UNAI EMERY admits the summer transfer window was a “difficult moment" for Emi Martinez, but says he has been pleased with the goalkeeper's response.

The Argentine made several crucial saves in Villa's 4-0 win over Bournemouth before the November international break, including a penalty stop when the Cherries were only a couple of goals behind at Villa Park.

Many fans viewed that moment as Martinez making peace with the Villa Park crowd, after it emerged at the end of the summer window that the Argentine wanted a move to Manchester United.