CSKA Moscow 2-0 Aston Villa (Morning Star)
ASTON VILLA boss Martin O’Neill will be looking to strengthen the side significantly in the summer if they qualify for their holy grail of the Champions League.
ASTON VILLA boss Martin O’Neill will be looking to strengthen the side significantly in the summer if they qualify for their holy grail of the Champions League.
Aston Villa’s ‘reserves’ did not disgrace themselves after being exposed to the bitter Moscow cold and manager Martin O’Neill’s ambitions.
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Guus Hiddink celebrated his first match as Chelsea manager with a 1-0 win at Aston Villa as the Russian Football Federation gave their first hint that they would be prepared to allow their coach to stay at Stamford Bridge in the long term.
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French striker’s 21st goal of the season was all that separated the sides at Villa Park, allowing the Blues to leapfrog Martin O’Neill’s team into third place in the Premier League.