Aston Villa vs Southampton: Russell Martin's great Cameron Archer claim | OneFootball

Russell Martin absolutely loves Cameron Archer. He has heaped a huge amount of praise on him before Aston Villa vs Southampton this weekend.

Cameron Archer comes up against his former club Aston Villa for the first time since signing for Southampton. He has seriously hit the ground running since signing in the 2024 summer transfer window.

Southampton made a statement that they wanted to remain in the Premier League by signing a Premier League quality player in the summer transfer window. Having impressed with Sheffield United last season, Aston Villa gave Archer another chance in the Premier League, by selling him to Southampton.

Aston Villa vs Southampton: Russell Martin's great Cameron Archer claim

Speaking ahead of the Villa Park fixture this weekend, Russell Martin has heaped a huge amount of praise on Cameron Archer. He even predicted many more goals to come from the young forward.

Russell Martin is certainly a big fan of Cameron Archer and it's clear to see why. Despite still being in the early stages of his career, Archer has grown into a mainstay in the Southampton lineup. He has a brilliant partnership with Adam Armstrong. From Southampton's perspective, long may it continue.

Archer has made eight starts for Southampton in the league this season. However, he has played at least some part in every Premier League game. Over the last few months, it has become close to impossible for Martin to bench Armstrong and if his prediction about more goals comes true, then he will only get more starts for Southampton.