Martins off to celebrate winning goal

Striker Obafemi Martins claims his winning goal in Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Arsenal is the ‘easiest ever’ goal scored in his career.

The Nigeria international capitalised on a defensive mishap in the Arsenal rear to slot the ball into an empty net to help Birmingham clinch their first title in over forty years at Wembley.

And he said: “I think this is the easiest goal I’ve ever scored in my career – and it’s very important.

“I’m glad I scored today and I’m glad we won. I think it was my second touch. I’m very happy.

“The gaffer said to me that I would come on in the second half, so I think he did it right.

“It means a lot to the fans and players – we really need this trophy.”