Emi Martinez's Aston Villa ‘farewell' ends in disgrace as he's SENT OFF for ‘dumbest ever' foul on Man Utd's Hojlund
EMI MARTINEZ potentially ended his Aston Villa career with a shocking red card.
The keeper brutally wiped out Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after rushing off his line.
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A weak back pass looked to have put Hojlund through on goal - with Martinez charging out of his box.
But Hojlund knocked it past the Villa keeper - who wiped out United's front man to leave referee Thomas Bramall no choice but to send him off.
It was meant to be a farewell match for 2022 World Cup winner Martinez - who already waved goodbye to Villa fans.
And as revealed by SunSport, he is also a target for Arsenal who are eyeing a reunion with the Argentine.
If Martinez is to remain in the Premier League - he will start next season with a three match ban.
The Gunners fear their No1 David Raya wants a move back to Spain.
Martinez, 32, would jump at a second chance to man the sticks at the Emirates should the deal come round.
Spaniard Raya, 29, is being linked with moves to La Liga after establishing himself as the Gunners No .1.
The former Blackburn prospect is short-listed at Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.
While he is also on the radar at neighbours Atletico — who fear Jan Oblak could be tempted by Saudi Arabian cash.
Raya has been one of the Premier League's standout goalkeepers in recent seasons and, should he keep a clean sheet against Southampton on Sunday, will win consecutive Golden Glove awards.
Despite his impressive form, Arsenal would be open to selling him if the price was right.
The Gunners know that Martinez could be bought, but they will have to be quick with Middle East clubs keen too.
Martinez looked as though he waved goodbye to the Villa Park faithful when the Villans played their final home game of the season last weekend.
The shot-stopper was in tears as he walked off the pitch following Villa's 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Martinez joined Villa in 2020 following a breakout period of success at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, coming in for the injured Bernd Leno and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.
Since his switch to the Midlands, the former Reading and Rotherham loanee has won the Copa America twice, the World Cup and been named Fifa 's Best Keeper in the World two times.
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