Aston Villa continue their fading challenge for fourth place tonight as they host mid-table Everton in the Premier League. Martin O'Neill's side are looking to be the ones to break up the 'big four' monopoly on Champions League qualification from England but have seen their hopes diminish as a string of poor results has left them eight points behind Manchester City, albeit with a game in hand. Everton are currently eighth in the table and harbour no real hopes of finishing any higher this season.
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Premier League football betting – Stoke vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa continue their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League today as they travel to Stoke. Villa are one of many sides chasing a place in next season's Champion's League and are currently in seventh place, four points behind Tottenham in fourth, with two games in hand. Stoke are now safe from relegation, in eleventh place, and are just hoping to secure a mid-table finish.
FA Cup football betting – Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa host Crystal Palace in the replay of their fifth-round FA Cup tie tonight. The first meeting between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw after Villa twice came from behind, equalising in the 87th minute to force a replay. Palace, however, were furious as the goal came from a corner that should in face have been a goal kick. The cash-strapped Eagles hardly needed any more motivation for this match, however, and may fancy their chances with Martin O'Neill having to think ahead to his team's Carling Cup final against Manchester United this weekend.
English Premiership football – Tottenham vs Aston Villa match betting
In tonight's late kick-off live on ESPN, Tottenham take on fellow top four contenders Aston Villa in what could turn out to be a crucial match as both teams bid to stay with the rest of the chasing pack.When these sides played last, Villa went in at the break a goal to the good, but Spurs completely dominated the second half, with Villa hardly seeing the ball. However, Spurs only managed an equaliser, and will look to make up for not getting the winner in this match.
Carling Cup Semi-Finals football – Aston Villa vs Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn travel to Aston Villa tonight in the second leg of the Carling Cup semi-finals trailing 1-0 from the first leg. Rovers have struggled recently, with just one win in their last thirteen games in all competitions, but will be lifted by their 2-0 win over Fulham last time out. Villa have won two of their last five, both against their opponents tonight.
Carling Cup Semi-Final – Blackburn vs Aston Villa
Blackburn host Aston Villa tonight in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final as both sides compete for a trip to Wembley to face the winner of Manchester United vs Manchester City. The visitors have lost their way in recent weeks, losing to Arsenal and Liverpool, but before then they had won four games in a row without conceding a goal. They will need a return to that form if they are to get through at the expense of the team that eliminated Chelsea in the previous round.
English Premiership betting – Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur this evening in a crucial clash for two of the clubs challenging for a top four spot this season. Villa managed to salvage a draw away at Burnley last weekend, whilst Spurs annihilated Wigan 9-1. Spurs have recovered from their 3-0 loss to rivals Arsenal, and look like they will mount a serious challenge to the established order of the Premiership.
English Premier League betting – Aston Villa vs Bolton Wanderers
Aston Villa host Bolton Wanderers this week, with the Trotters having been thrashed twice by Chelsea in their last two games. Villa have not been in great form either, failing to win in their last three games since they beat Chelsea. Villa are currently seventh in the league and they are one of a clutch of clubs hoping to take advantage of Liverpool’s weakness to qualify for the Champions League.
