Manchester United defender Eric Bailly provokes hilarity from teammates with quip after Aston Villa draw

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has poked fun at Emi Buendia following their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

The Reds defender and the Argentine got involved in a tangle towards the latter stages of their pre-season friendly in Perth on Saturday. As the ball trickled towards the near side, Bailly went shoulder-to-shoulder with Buendia before escorting the playmaker off the pitch.

Buendia wasn't impressed with the United defender and squared up to the Ivorian despite the height difference. The defender was booked for his role in the clash.

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The 28-year-old has been impressive during pre-season as Erik ten Hag got his premiership underway in the Old Trafford dugout. Bailly grew unhappy last season due to his lack of playing time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick but has done his selection chances no damage following his pre-season showings.

Taking to Instagram, Bailly posted a message which read: "We are continuing to move forward with our preseason preparations. Thanks to all the fans in Perth for the warm welcome," accompanied by a picture of Buendia being strong-armed by the defender.

A host of United players past and present reacted with joy to the picture from Bailly. Angel Gomes, Teden Mengi and Paul Pogba all reacted with laughing faces in the comments section.

Despite having a two-goal lead at half-time through Jadon Sancho and a Matty Cash own-goal, the Reds were unable to hold on. Second-half substitutes Leon Bailey and Calum Chambers secured the comeback with efforts shortly after the restart and in the dying embers, respectively.

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