Aston Villa | Jamie Redknapp | Emi Martinez’s Save: The Modern-Day Gordon Banks Moment

Jamie Redknapp’s reaction to Emi Martinez’s save against Nottingham Forest was influenced by the comparison to a historic save.

Jamie Redknapp said “We talk about the Pele one from Gordon Banks. I can’t think of a better Premier League save in my life. Somehow he saved it. It’s almost like a magician, sleight of hand. That is truly sensational.”

Ashley Williams’ analysis on BBC Match of the Day focused on both the quality of Martinez’s save and the nature of goalkeeping fluctuations.

Ashley Williams said “That was the best save I have ever seen. He is so clever, he understands where he is and what he needs to do. He is facing the wrong way. Then, the ups and downs of a goalkeeper, he lets in a routine one soon after.”

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