Mark: Too slow to distribute from the back and the midfield was non-existent in the first half. No idea why Tielemens gets the nod for penalties ahead of Watkins, McGinn or Bailey. Barely deserved a point against a side in a relegation battle. We have to do so much better.

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Chief sports writer Matt Maher rates the Aston Villa players after their 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace. Could do nothing about either of the goals. Didn’t have a serious save to make until pulling off a world class one to at least make sure Villa bagged a point.

Aston Villa twice come from behind in a thrilling Premier League contest against Crystal Palace to earn a draw and end their losing run.

ROSS BARKLEY rode to the rescue with a stunning header to salvage a point for Villa – and easily pay back the £5million Unai Emery invested in him this summer. The bargain buy from Luton

Aston Villa host Crystal Palace this weekend with both teams hoping for an improvement in fortunes after the international break.Unai Emery’s side lost four games in a row before the pause and the

Aston Villa are winless in their last six games across all competitions (D2 L4), equalling their longest run without a victory under Unai Emery (also six in April-May 2024). The Villans have also drawn three consecutive Premier League home games for the first time since December 2014-January 2015 (3).