Aston Villa received a significant boost on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Club Brugge, with coach Unai Emery confirming that three key players would be returning to the squad.
Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati claimed Ballon d'Or titles as Real Madrid, feeling "disrespected," boycotted the Paris event despite winning club of the year.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hailed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance after holding his side to a goalless draw in the FA Cup fourth round.
Goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Emiliano Martinez contributed significantly to Aston Villa head coach 's first goalless draw in 97 Premier League matches.
Unai Emery says World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez is "100 per cent" focused on Aston Villa ahead of his anticipated return to the side for Wednesday's home fixture with Wolves.
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira believes Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's vulgar gesture at the World Cup was a regrettable decision.