On The Up!
Sir Alex finally had something to smile about this month as Villa moved UP the table and actually started playing like a unit. It is not too late for Villa to push for the Europa League like the board wanted.
Tomkins Makes The Cut
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James Tomkins' performances for Aston Villa this month and last month have earnt him his first full England Cap. Tomkins a summer signing from West Ham made has debut against Romania in the 3-1 victory. He also picked up Man Of The Match against Brazil in a friendl. He joined Gabby Agbonlahor who picked up his first International goal against romania, playing his 12th international, Leighton Baines and Gary Gardner. Gardner who had a pulsating season last season, was one of the few players to come out with any credit whatsoever last season. Although he has nmot played for Villa all that much this season Sir Alex has said he is a part of his plans just like Fabian Delph.
Saturday 2nd November
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Live On Sky Sports
Aston Villa 1-2 Reading
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Baines (84)
Venue: Villa Park
Attendance: 40,172
Aston Villa were seriously unlucky to lose this match. Baines gave Aston Villa hope on the 84th minute but Reading were able to hold on to a priceless victory
Wednesday 6th November
Aston Villa 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
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Zouma (34)
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Ayew (61)
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Zouma
Venue: Villa Park
Attendance: 41,000
This was a much better polished performance for Aston Villa. Andre Ayew and Kurt Zouma showed why Villa spent so much money on them. Wellington Nem also had his best game in a Aston Villa Shirt. Sir Alex saw a team he new he had here.
Saturday 9th November
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Live On BT Sport
Southampton 3-1 Aston Villa
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Clark (75)
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 39,000
Rickie Lambert is a Sir Alex Ferguson target and he showed why here. He destroyed Aston Villa's belief in the first half by hitting a Hat-trick. Villa dominated the second half but only Clark could get the goal.
Saturday 23rd November
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Live On Sky Sports
Aston Villa 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
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Dos Santos (90+5)
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Baines
Venue: Villa Park
Attendance: 42,850(Full house)
A packed stadium watched a highly polished counter attacking Villa side squander chance after chance. MoM Leighton Baines provided an amazing through ball for the running Agbonlahor to latch on to. Giovanni Dos Santos was then played in and he rounded 2 defenders and the Goalkeeper for the easiest of tap ins. Aston Villa picked up there second win of the month.
Premier League Table
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Aston Villa up to 14th! Sir Alex has said that his squad are getting more sturdy in defence now and he is expecting them to be in the top half by the turn of the year.