Emi Martinez was sent off for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund
Emi Martinez was sent off for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund
The Premier League have explained why Emiliano Martinez was sent off for Aston Villa in their decisive clash with Manchester United. Martinez, 32, charged out of his goal following a weak pass from team-mate Matty Cash and clattered into United striker Rasmus Hojlund well outside of his area.
Referee Thomas Bramall had no choice but to shown the goalkeeper a red card with the scoreline 0-0 just before half-time. The Premier League's Match Centre account on X soon posted: "The referee's call of red card to Martinez for denial of an obvious goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO) was checked and confirmed by VAR."
Martinez became the first goalkeeper to be sent off in the Premier League this season in what could be his final game for Villa. The Argentina international is of interest to clubs in Saudi Arabia and has also been linked with United.
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