During Manchester City’s recent 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, a heated exchange occurred between Jack Grealish and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez. The incident took place in the tunnel at halftime, with Martínez reportedly confronting Grealish, saying, “You think you’re a big boy, huh?”
This confrontation followed a match where Grealish, who spent eight years at Villa Park before his £100 million transfer to Manchester City in 2021, was subjected to relentless booing from Villa fans. In response, Grealish gestured by holding up three fingers, possibly referencing the three Premier League titles he has won since leaving Villa.
The altercation has sparked discussions among fans and former players. Former footballer Michael Owen criticized the Villa fans’ behavior, stating, “To those Villa fans who booed Jack Grealish yesterday, you fall into the second category and should hang your heads in shame.”
For a visual account of the incident, you can watch the following video:
