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ASTON VILLA star Emi Martinez has lifted the lid on Unai Emery’s genius pre-match preparation ahead of last night’s famous triumph over Bayern Munich.

Emery’s side defeated the six-time champions of Europe 1-0 at a raucous Villa Park.

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Emi Martinez spoke after his side’s brilliant triumph[/caption]

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Jhon Duran bagged Villa’s brilliant winner vs Bayern[/caption]

Martinez, 32, made a series of excellent saves during the encounter, including one from a Harry Kane header deep into stoppage time.

He also played his part in Villa’s 79th minute opener, claiming a set piece before bowling the ball to Pau Torres.

The defender took it from there, finding Jhon Duran with an excellent through ball.

Red-hot Duran, 20, then spotted Manuel Neuer miles off his line, catching the experienced German keeper out by quickly whacking the ball past him and into the back of the net.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Martinez revealed the part that boss Emery played in Villa’s dramatic winner.

He said: “We knew Neuer plays high. We watched a lot of movies with the manager this morning. He had that in his mind.”

The Argentine then heaped praise on the Villa Park atmosphere.

He added: “It’s unreal to be fair. This is the loudest Villa Park that I’ve heard since I joined the club, that’s for sure, it was hurting my ears at some point.

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“It’s a club that is moving forward. It’s the main reason why I stay in this football club.

“I love playing here, I love the fans, this is a win for them.”

On super-sub Duran, who replaced England striker Ollie Watkins in the 70th minute of last night’s encounter, Martinez added: “He came back with a different mentality this season.

“He’s willing to work hard, he’s pushing Ollie all the way, they can play together he’s a super sub, the first time he touched the ball, he lobbed Neuer, one of the best goals in history.”

Emery, who was lavished with praise by the Villa faithful after the game, also had plenty of positive things to say about his young Colombian striker.

The Spaniard, 52, said: “We are working with him. Most important is his attitude. He’s available to play 90, 60, 30 minutes. He’s been focusing each minute he’s playing.

“Today we had two very good strikers. It’s fantastic for him and the team.

“Against teams like that, it’s very important to be strong. Martinez did an amazing job, amazing saves.

“We have to try to play each match. We compete very well, we won. Maybe we can get [in] the first eight positions.”

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A BABY boy has tragically died and his mum left fighting for her life after a horror hit and run at a pedestrian crossing, as the cops make six arrests.

The 30-year-old woman had been walking along a crossing in Bamber, Lancashire, when she was struck by a car.

The mum was rushed to hospital where she had emergency surgery to deliver her baby boy who later tragically died.

Police have revealed that six individuals were arrested in connection with the hit-and-run.

Officers are still trying to locate a dark grey Toyota Prius which failed to stop at the scene.

Lancashire Police today said a 17-year-old girl from Lostcok Hall, a 19-year-old man from Bolton and a 40-year-old from Blackburn had been arrested.

All three were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

They are currently being questioned in police custody.

Two boys, 16 and 17, and a 56-year-old man earlier arrested in connection with the fatal crash have been bailed, a statement added.

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of Lancashire Police, said: “This is an absolutely appalling incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital and my thoughts are with their loved ones.

“Our investigation is making good progress, but I would still like to hear from anyone who may have footage or information which could help us piece together the events which led to this tragic collision and what happened afterwards.”

Officers have urged any witnesses who saw the car before or after the tragic crash to come forward.

Police are keen to gather more information regarding the whereabouts of the dark grey Toyota Prius, with the registration number FY62 MXC.

Any locals or residents with CCTV, dashcam, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage of the collision have been asked to contact the police by calling 101.

Alternatively, they should email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.

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