Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claims goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has earned his place in the team.

The team's no.2 has stepped up after the injury to Bernd Leno.

He has put in a series of excellent performances to help the Gunners as they attempt to move up the Premier League table. And Arteta is full of praise for Martinez.

Asked about the keeper's form, he told reporters: "Well, in terms of Emi's character and his goalkeeping ability, I didn't have any question marks.

"The way he trains every day, behaves and has been behaving since he's been at the club is phenomenal.

"He was a question mark over how he was going to do because he didn't have any Premier League experience and how he can deal with that game after game, and he's shown that he's more than ready to do it.

"He's earned his place now, he's doing really well and he's playing with a lot of confidence. In key moments he's been really helpful and he needs to continue to do that.

"It's a marathon, a long run, and a football club like this demands that every day you're at that level. That's why he needs to keep going."