Martinez Makes Unwanted History: Villa Goalkeeper Sets Record for Most Own Goals

Aston Villa's Emi Martinez made an unfortunate record in the Premier League during their 3-3 draw against Liverpool at Villa Park.

The former Arsenal goalkeeper became the first keeper in Premier League history to concede three own goals, a record he would rather not have.

Martinez's mistake came early in the game when he failed to secure Harvey Elliott's deflected cross, inadvertently directing the ball over his own goal line despite his best efforts to prevent it. This error marked his third own goal in the Premier League, setting a record for goalkeepers since the league's restructuring in 1992.

Martinez's previous own goals came against Liverpool in 2024, Arsenal in 2023, and Manchester United in 2022. The Argentine goalkeeper's mistake was a costly one, as Aston Villa was looking to secure a crucial win to boost their chances of finishing fourth in the Champions League.

Despite the error, Martinez's team managed to salvage a draw against Liverpool, thanks to a strong performance from the rest of the team. However, Martinez will likely want to put this record behind him and focus on making crucial saves for his team in the future.