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Josh O'Brien

Emi Martinez explains what Lionel Messi told him to 'create chaos' for Bruno Fernandes

Aston Villa goalkeeper and Argentina international Emi Martinez has analysed his infamous taunting of Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford last season.

With Villa leading 1-0 late on, United were awarded a penalty and the chance to salvage a point in front of their home faithful. Before the Red Devils had the chance to take the spot-kick, a melee ensued and Martinez saw this as the pefect opportunity to get into the heads of his opponents and, as he put it, "create chaos".

As players from both sides congregated around the penalty spot, Martinez could clearly be seen goading United's attackers and aiming to plant seeds of doubt before such a high-pressure penalty.

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