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Emi Martinez makes embarrassing piece of Premier League history as Argentina goalkeeper's bizarre own goal costs Aston Villa dearly in pulsating draw with Liverpool

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<p>The Argentina international, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-emiliano-martinez-argentina-recreate-golden-glove-celebration-world-cup-trophy-lionel-messi/blt5053746f9fd93069" target="_blank">helped his country to global glory in 2022</a>, has forged a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in the business. The 31-year-old is a larger-than-life character and can usually be relied upon to provide a resolute last line of defence.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Martinez has become <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ex-arsenal-star-explains-why-emiliano-martinez-antics-annoy-aston-villa-world-cup-penalty-heroics-europa-conference-league-lille/blt42d658cbbf4c09c5" target="_blank">famed for his penalty-saving antics</a>, with the South American mastering the art of mind games when opponents step up to the spot, and his reflexes have allowed notable success to be enjoyed with club and country.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>An uncharacteristic error was, however, made early on in his latest appearance for Villa. Martinez <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-howler-emi-martinez-liverpool-61-seconds-aston-villa-bizarre-blunder/bltab80713ae1629f16" target="_blank">spilled a deflected Harvey Elliott cross over the line against Liverpool</a> and now boasts the unfortunate honour of being the goalkeeper with the most own goals to his name (three) in Premier League history.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Emiliano Martínez has scored three own goals in his Premier League career, the most of any goalkeeper in the competition's history. Misjudged. <a href="https://t.co/WTM9EXyq0W">pic.twitter.com/WTM9EXyq0W</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1790109216151142435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Martinez’s mistake against Liverpool did end up costing Villa, despite Unai Emery’s side battling back from 3-1 down to claim a share of the points courtesy of Jhon Duran’s late brace. The Villans are, however, in a position where a top-four finish and Champions League qualification can still be secured with one game left on their schedule for 2023-24.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?

Emi Martinez makes embarrassing piece of Premier League history as Argentina goalkeeper's bizarre own goal costs Aston Villa dearly in pulsating draw with Liverpool | Goal.com Australia

Emi Martinez has made unwanted history at Aston Villa, with the World Cup winner adding an embarrassing entry to the Premier League record books.

Emi Martinez makes embarrassing piece of Premier League history as Argentina goalkeeper&apos;s bizarre own goal costs Aston Villa dearly in pulsating draw with Liverpool