Aston Villa came out as 1-0 winners against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier today as Mauricio Pochettino’s continues to have a struggling start to his career with The Blues.
Gusto was sent off for a rash tackle early in the second half and Ollie Watkins scored with a brilliant finish in the 73rd minute to win it for Villa.
Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez had a brilliant game in goal as he made 4 crucial saves to deny Chelsea.
The Argentinean who has built himself a reputation for winding up opposition players and fans was at it again during the game.
The goalkeeper was spotted time wasting on a number of occasions, which certainly managed to get under the home crowd’s skin. The Athletic reporter Tanswell shared it on X:
“Emi Martinez is winding up the Chelsea crowd, not that he cares. Every other free-kick he has taken ages. The moment Jackson stands in front of the ball, but with his back turned, Martinez smashes it against his legs. Jackson booked for stopping a quick free-kick. Artful.”
Emi Martinez is winding up the Chelsea crowd, not that he cares. Every other free-kick he has taken ages. The moment Jackson stands in front of the ball, but with his back turned, Martinez smashes it against his legs.
Jackson booked for stopping a quick free-kick. Artful. #AVFC
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) September 24, 2023
And after the game he was seen with both his hands up in the air as he went on to celebrate with the away supporters.
Watch the clip below:
Emi Martinez, both arms in the air, leads #AVFC towards the travelling support. He was magnificent today.
Ezri Konsa mercurial against Chelsea’s pace and threat in behind. Villa up to 6th. pic.twitter.com/aSxrGVSANc
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) September 24, 2023