Another game, another draw. That’s four draws and a win now in the Premier League. Gabby Agbonlahor gave cause for optimism when he opened the scoring somewhat against the run of play during the first half, but Leon Best cancelled that out during a second half the visitors largely controlled.
Gabby has now equalled his league goal scoring record from last season, scoring three goals from just five games. Barry Bannan started in place of Emile Heskey and played on the
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The Geordies are back at Villa Park for what is a battle between two unbeaten sides, albeit after just four games. Alan Pardew’s side managed to hold Arsenal to a goalless draw in their opening game, took a credible three points at Sunderland and the same again against Fulham at St. James’.
Newcastle have lost this fixture for the last three seasons and have only managed to leave Villa Park with all three points twice in the last ten years.
They were
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A very rare occurrence for us in the last few years; results around us did us a big favour coming into this match and the opportunity was capitalised on. Three vital points opening up a little bit of breathing room at the bottom of the table. Take a moment to breath in that oxygen. Sweet isn’t it?
The single goal that yielded three points came courtesy of James Collins’ shiny dome 25 minutes in, flicking on a superb free kick from
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With the exception of West Brom grabbing three points in Sunderland, all of yesterday’s fixtures went exactly as we needed them to. With Arsenal hopefully about to do the business in Blackpool (although they’re not making it easy), Newcastle’s visit to Villa Park provides the perfect opportunity to move away from the danger zone and relieve a little pressure.
Here’s how Gerard Houllier plans on getting the job done (not listed: The 12th Man):
Aston Villa
Newcastle
1
Brad Friedel
1
Steve Harper
36
Kyle Walker
12
Danny Simpson
29
James Collins
2
Fabricio
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