Fans Think Emiliano Martínez Blunder Against Manchester United Is 'Karma' For Incident In September

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez had an absolute stinker in the opening minutes of their clash against Manchester United - and fans are calling it "karma" for his antics at Old Trafford last year.

Back in September, the Argentine goalkeeper dared Cristiano Ronaldo to step up and take a penalty awarded in stoppage-time after Kortney Hause handled in the area.

He was spotted shouting "You take it!" at the five-time Ballon d'Or winner; a gesture that was soon picked up by fans on social media.

Absolute shithousery here From Emi Martinez, asking Ronaldo directly to take the pen. Just before Bruno misses his. #MUNAVL pic.twitter.com/B0rsH15dA0

— GEOV (@geoveog) September 25, 2021

Despite his impressive record from the spot, Ronaldo allowed Bruno Fernandes to take the spot-kick and Martinez did his customary trash talking.

Fernandes then smacked the ball over the bar and into the Stretford End before Martinez, who has a great record saving penalties, performed a humping dance celebration right in front of the United supporters.

You can see the footage below.

Emi Martinez’s reaction to Bruno’s penalty 😂

(via @AkhiAqeel) pic.twitter.com/FkDh0fYlyl

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 25, 2021

Four months later and in the sixth minute of their clash against Ralf Rangnick's side at Villa Park, an unfortunate slip meant Martinez fumbled a longe range effort from, you guessed it, Bruno Fernandes.

Here is that Massimo Taibi-esc moment below.

ABSOLUTE HOWLER from Emi Martínez! 😬 pic.twitter.com/5XPPAvFIkQ

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 15, 2022

Twitter, of course, were quick to remind Martinez of his antics at Old Trafford back in September.

WHOS LAUGHING NOW MARTINEZ? pic.twitter.com/ICvQiCtlzc

— 𝓛𝓲𝓪𝓶 🐝 (@LJxmes) January 15, 2022

Football karma is real y'all 😅

September 2021: Emi Martinez mocks Bruno Fernandes after skying a penalty 😳
January 2022: Martinez fumbles a Bruno shot leading to a goal 😬 pic.twitter.com/nHa5NmQl8B

— International Champions Cup (@IntChampionsCup) January 15, 2022

KARMA is a beautiful thing #MUFC #Martinez pic.twitter.com/A9nEwn19nX

— Adrian Flynn ™️ (@Panthero84) January 15, 2022

Bruno Fernandes did not forget Emi Martinez's jibes after the missed penalty at Old Trafford. Think they are even now.

— Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) January 15, 2022

HOLD DAT MARTINEZ pic.twitter.com/0N25cz5Z1H

— RiZzy (@RiZzyUTD) January 15, 2022

Manchester United go into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead thanks to that Bruno Fernandes effort in the opening stages. Thoughts on that first half at Villa Park?

Let us know in the comments.