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Tom Victor

Gabriel Agbonlahor ridiculed for controversial Emiliano Martinez claim after World Cup

Gabriel Agbonlahor has come in for criticism from fans after deeming Aston Villa's Emi Martinez the best goalkeeper in the world.

Argentina international Martinez missed his club's Premier League clash with Liverpool, having won the World Cup final just eight days before the fixture. The former Arsenal stopper won the Golden Glove at the tournament in Qatar, celebrating with a lewd gesture that he later defended, and hasn't been rushed back into action.

Martinez has been a relatively late bloomer, playing just 20 top-flight games before moving to Villa Park at the age of 28. Now 30, he played a big part in his country's World Cup success, but Agbonlahor's comments were considered a bit much by some viewers.

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