Recently, footage has surfaced that captures the exchange between Emiliano Martinez and Jack Grealish during Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa over the weekend. The atmosphere was quite intense as Grealish returned to the Midlands, the region where he first rose to prominence before his notable £100m transfer to the Etihad.

The winger was jeered and taunted by the Villa Park crowd throughout the match, leading him to remind them of the number of Premier League titles he has won since departing from the club.

Martinez and Grealish involve in a heated altercation 

Additionally, he was involved in a tense exchange with former teammate Martinez as they made their way down the tunnel at half-time. The Argentine's remarks during this encounter have now come to light, providing insight into the factors that escalated tensions.

The pair were forcibly separated by a staff member. In the footage, both players engage in a heated debate as their teams head to the dressing rooms during the interval. A fan in the stands captured the moment when Martínez attempts to instigate a confrontation with Griliesh.

While the microphone fails to capture the Englishman's response, it's clear he engages with Martínez assertively, prompting a Manchester City staff member to intervene and guide him away from the escalating situation.

"You think you're a big boy now?" Martinez said. 

This incident, coupled with the defeat, represents a significant low point for Grealish amidst the ongoing turmoil at City. The 29-year-old has now surpassed a full calendar year without scoring in club competitions, with his last goal registered in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

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