The Premier League recognised a string of stars who had made it into EA Sports' Team of the Year this week, but forgot to include Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who responded with a picture

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Jamie Carragher called West Ham star Lucas Paqueta ’embarrassing’ during the Hammers’ Premier League clash against Aston Villa. Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park threatened to boil over as the game approached half-time as several players clashed.

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

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