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Arsenal keeper Martinez proud of Champions League cleansheet

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was delighted with his cleansheet for their Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

The Argentine goalkeeper made a crucial save just before half-time to deny Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and impressed with a composed performance in goal.

"It was fantastic," he told Arsenal Player. "I have been working with the team for many years and they have confidence in me, they told me I would be alright and I went into the game completely relaxed. It was amazing.

"I was really pleased, especially with the save in the first half when we were 1-0 up. The last one kept my team nice and calm in the game as well, so I was really pleased with my performance.

"I have been lucky [to get my chance] because Ospina and Wojciech have been injured but that is how football is: you have to get your opportunity and take it and I think I did that here."

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