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CHRIS SUTTON: Instead of a bizarre crouching technique, put FIVE in the wall! Emi Buendia's awkward role on Kieran Trippier's free-kick cost Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa dear

We've all seen the picture of five Argentines and their handbags. What we don't see is someone lying down behind them or any other silly tactics.

Unfortunately for Aston Villa, their plan to stop Kieran Trippier from scoring on Sunday didn't work.

Trippier couldn't go over the wall because he was too close. He couldn't go under because John McGinn is having a lie down. His only option is to aim for where the two Newcastle players are standing.

Emi Buendia (right) took up a bizarre crouching position for Kieran Trippier's free-kick winner
Steven Gerrard and Gary McAllister (right) need to go back to basics on Aston Villa's free-kicks

They are there to block the view of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and will split at the last moment.