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Dean Smith claims Aston Villa's outfield players were 'below average' in goalless draw with Brighton but hailed the work of 'one man show' goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who produced crucial saves for visitors

Dean Smith praised Emiliano Martinez for his 'one-man-show' performance and admitted Aston Villa were below average during their goalless draw at Brighton.

Martinez made a number of crucial saves for the visitors - more than he had in any Premier League match previously - including a superb outstretched palm to deny Dan Burn's header and ensure Villa left with a clean sheet and a point.

Villa managed just four shots during the match, of which only one was on target, and Smith was quick to point out their shortcomings.

Dean Smith called his Aston Villa players below average after their 0-0 draw with Brighton
The Seagulls dominated Saturday night's game with Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez starring

'You could say that (that we've had an off day).