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Arsenal captain Aubameyang: Martinez tears show what this means

Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez was emotional after playing his role in Saturday's FA Cup triumph.

Martinez has impressed in between the sticks in recent weeks and made a crucial save to deny Christian Pulisic in the first half to keep the score at 1-0.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double helped Arsenal complete the turnaround to seal their 14th FA Cup and qualify for the Europa League next season.

"I can't believe it. My family... I can't really talk sorry," he said to BBC Sport.

After composing himself, Martinez added: "I said to him [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang] before the game, you are going to win us the game. He delivered."

Aubameyang then paid tribute to Martinez

"Big respect for this man [Martinez]. We enjoyed today. We are so happy," the Gabon international said.

"As you can see, Emi is crying. That shows, that winning this game and this trophy makes us so happy."

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