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A James Milner penalty kick in the 83rd minute kept Aston Villa’s flickering Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 victory in the Second City Derby over Birmingham City at Villa Park Sunday afternoon. It was a controversial penalty call, made all the more frustrating for Birmingham because they made a very good account of themselves [...] Frank Lampard scored four times – twice from the penalty spot – as Chelsea shook off an early challenge from Aston Villa to deliver a 7-1 beatdown at Stamford Bridge, going back to the top of the English Premier League table (although Manchester United would play later in the day). Villa, which came into the contest [...] John Carew scored his second goal of the game in the 82nd minute to give Aston Villa a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton at Villa Park Saturday afternoon, but it is most definitely two points dropped for the hosts in their chase for Champions League football next season. For Wolves, they will be slightly disappointed that they [...] Both teams huffed and puffed, but neither team could break through Saturday afternoon as Aston Villa and Stoke City played to a 0-0 draw at the Brittania Stadium in an English Premier League match. The final scoreline was not totally unexpected with Aston Villa boasting the top flight’s stingiest defense (21 goals allowed), while Stoke City [...] Wayne Rooney didn’t start the Carling Cup final, but once he got on the pitch, you knew he was likely to finish it, and he did it in style, continuing his torrid scoring pace by heading home the winner in the 74th minute as Manchester United grabbed the season’s first hardware with a 2-1 win [...] Aston Villa twice came back from a one goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw and a FA Cup 5th Round replay with Championship side Crystal Palace. Johannes Ertl’s header opened the scoring for Crystal Palace in the 24th minute, but James Collins would snap a header of his own into the net in the [...] Tottenham entered their key match versus Aston Villa with four consecutive clean sheets at home and they were able to extend it to five, but not with the result they wanted. Despite a dozen chances in the first 45 minutes, Spurs were unable to beat Villa keeper Brad Friedel and the Villa defense was staunch [...] The first half of the Premier League season has provided spectators with plenty of drama. From the title chase, which currently features three teams in a tight race, to the battle for the fourth Champions League spot, to the crunch at the bottom of the table that should make for a thrilling relegation finish, England’s [...] We are near the midway point in the English Premier League season and for the first time in years, there is legitimate and enthralling competition for at least one of the Champions League places. It is not unusual for surprise teams to challenge for a spot in August, September and occasionally, October, but by November, [...] John Carew's second half goal held up as Aston Villa downed Stoke City 1-0 for their fourth straight win. Yes, that’s right. That title says “title” hopes. Do I think Aston Villa will win the title? No. Do I think they have a hope of winning the title? Whereas I couldn’t say the same for Liverpool, Manchester [...] |
 
 
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