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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Hannah Pinnock

Liverpool fans love what Emiliano Martinez did before and after Manchester United penalty

Manchester United fell to their first Premier League defeat of the season at home to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

It was a rather uneventful game before Dean Smith's side took the lead through Kortney Hause inside the final 10 minutes of the match.

The goalscorer almost went from hero to zero, though, as he was penalised for a handball inside the box and a penalty was awarded to the home side.

Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was full of confidence as he appeared to dare Cristiano Ronaldo to take the spot-kick.

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The Argentina international pointed at Ronaldo and seemingly shouted "You take it!"

However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was not the one to step up and compatriot Bruno Fernandes assumed the duty.

Despite having a good record from the penalty spot, Fernandes skied his attempt into the Stretford End.

And Martinez then went on to perform a dance right in front of the United supporters.

Villa held on for the remaining few minutes to earn their third victory of the campaign, while United now sit fourth in the table.

Elsewhere, Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move into second, level on points with Liverpool.

The Reds face Brentford away this afternoon in a bid to move three points clear at the top of the table.

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