It was a miserable afternoon in more ways that one for Manchester United. The Red Devils took to a water-logged pitch to complete in their final pre-season game in Australia.
Martinez masterclass denies Brighton at every turn to rescue sluggish Villa
Date published: Saturday 13th February 2021 9:50 - Steve Pearson
An imperious goalkeeping performance from Emiliano Martinez frustrated Brighton from start to finish to ensure Aston Villa escaped with a draw.
Brighton started the brighter of the two sides and could’ve taken the lead inside 10 minutes.
Joel Veltman’s accurate cross picked out Alexis Mac Allister making a late run from deep. The Argentine rose high to meet the ball uncontested but powered his header over the bar.
Aston Villa were lacking their usual attacking verve. But for a few moments of magic from Jack Grealish, the visitors were largely anonymous in the final third.