Emi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading a pair of trophies for being the world’s best goalkeeper for the last two years.

Seven games now without victory for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and, while the famous European opponents still come to Villa Park and the night games retain their sense of occasion, this is starting to feel like an awkward kind of slump.

Emiliano Martinez mocked Juventus' Michele Di Gregorio in typical style after Aston Villa were denied a late winner on Wednesday.