Aston Villa’s Surprising Victory Over Arsenal: Dibu Martínez Shines in Key Match

With a match to conclude date 33 of the Premier League, which will be this Monday between Chelsea and Everton, this Sunday there were several surprises regarding the teams fighting for the title. After the great win by Manchester City, which put them at the top, it was the turn of their two escorts Liverpool and Aston Villa, who follow them just two units behind.

The Reds fell by the minimum in the first round with Crystal Palace at Anfield, while the Gunners also suffered an unexpected defeat at the Emirates Stadium against Emiliano Martínez’s Aston Villa, who won 2-0 thanks to goals in the final by Leon Bailey (84′) and Ollie Watkins (87′).

Dibu Martínez’s crazy celebration in Aston Villa’s victory against Arsenal

The Argentine goalkeeper was essential to keep his goal undefeated with great saves and through them, add three vital points that allowed the team to climb to fourth position that offers a place in the next Champions League. El Dibu celebrated it with everything and together with his people with the classic greeting and shout of the fans with each raised fist.

Once again, Dibu Martínez left with an undefeated record and precisely against his former club, whom in the first round they beat at home by 1 to 0. In both games he added 2.27 goals avoided, quite a number for the world champion goalkeeper which is already asking for a clue to jump to a European giant. Furthermore, since he left Arsenal, he is the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets (4) in the Premier League against the Gunners (data from @ expensentr16).

Despite this, the 31-year-old from Mar del Plata does not forget his origins and left an emotional message for his former club after the game: “I think it was 10-11 years that I was here at Arsenal. I came as a young man and left as a man, so I will always love this club. Also, I worked with Mikel (Arteta) and I know how good he is.”

In addition, he shared a post on his Instagram account: “A great victory but we still have more to do!! Thanks to all the fans. We continue to strive for you!

The statistics of Draw Martínez vs Arsenal (ESPN)

Aston Villa is ten points off the top, with five rounds left. Although mathematically it still has a chance to fight for the title, what has been done so far in the Premier League is historic. Those led by Unai Emery have 19 wins, six draws and eight defeats that placed them in a qualifying position for the next Champions League, three units above Tottenham.

2024-04-14 22:16:00
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