Obviously it’s bad start but still think I can take this club to Europe, asserts Emiliano Martinez

Despite their summer of heavy spending, having reinforced nearly part of their squad, Aston Villa have still struggled in the opening weeks of the campaign. The Villians have managed just one win out of their opening five games, losing to the likes of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, and West Ham United in the process. It has seen the pressure mount on Steven Gerrard with many calling for the former Rangers’ boss's head already.

"Even when we win and I concede I can't sleep - but I couldn't sleep on Wednesday [after Arsenal], I went to bed at 6.30(am) and I woke up at 7.15(am). I struggle with defeats, I struggle when I concede goals but that's me - I move on and after I'll be out training. I love this club, I've said it from day one I love this club. I love being here, I didn't want to go anywhere and I owe the fans for always having my back so I want to repay them," Martinez told Sky Sports.

“Everyone will be low. It's normal, it's part of football, you should be angry, you should be disappointed for not getting anything from the games, but that's what I like about my team.  They all care about this club. It's not like they don't care, no one will be laughing, no one will be smiling. They will go out and train, and that's something I love about these players - it only takes one big win, one big performance to turn things around,” he added.