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VIDEO: What a howler from Emi Martinez! Liverpool take the lead just 61 seconds into Aston Villa clash thanks to goalkeeper's bizarre blunder

<p>The World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper made a blunder to hand the Reds a lead after just 61 seconds of the game. Harvey Elliott entered the penalty box after exchanging a quick one-two with Mohamed Salah and tried to keep a cross in front of the goal. As Martinez tried to grip the ball, he got off-balance and fumbled before accidentally pushing the ball into the net.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aston Villa fans look away 🫣<br><br>What a start at Villa Park! 🤯⚡ <a href="https://t.co/VbGsconOpv">pic.twitter.com/VbGsconOpv</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1790095812434747594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A COSTLY error from Emi Martinez gives Liverpool a 1-0 lead in just over one minute. 😳<br><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/USANetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USANetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/QzJPtwsRSr">pic.twitter.com/QzJPtwsRSr</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1790096132854456480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>In the 12th minute, Youri Tielemans netted the equaliser from Ollie Watkins' assist. However, Cody Gakpo restored his team's lead 11 minutes later from Joe Gomez's pass.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Unai Emery's side will aim to bounce back in their final home game of the season as they are yet to secure their place in the top four and currently have a four-point lead over Tottenham, who face Manchester City on Tuesday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: What a howler from Emi Martinez! Liverpool take the lead just 61 seconds into Aston Villa clash thanks to goalkeeper's bizarre blunder | Goal.com UK

Liverpool took an early lead against Aston Villa courtesy of a howler from Emiliano Martinez in the Premier League.