Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1: Carew inspires perfect return for captain Reo-Coker
[LNB]James Milner turned, arms raised, to thank an Aston Villa crowd who had stood to acknowledge his brilliant contribution to this flowing victory.[LNB]It was yet another example of how influential a player the 23-year-old will be for his side as they challenge to break into the Premier League's top four. But it is his value to England in World Cup year which will be a comfort to national manager Fabio Capello.[LNB] This was an awesome performance from Milner; full of aggression and guile. He made goals and scored from the spot from a rebound, his only reckless moment in an afternoon of entertaining football from so many of Martin O'Neill's players. [LNB] Flying high: Ashley Young and Villa move to sixth after a resounding win[LNB] [LNB]The Villa manager praised all four of his attackers, saying:'Agbonlahor and Carew were too strong; Ashley Young and Milner sofluent. There are goals in this team, we know that and we saw ittoday.' [LNB]Bolton came intent not to give an inch then had no answer whenVilla took the lead after five minutes. [LNB]Manager Gary Megson said: 'Ifwe cannot play better then we will have to make changes.' [LNB]JussiJaaskelainen produced two world-class saves in a matter of seconds,only to see the second fall at the feet of Young to open the scoring. [LNB] [LNB] [LNB] [LNB] Squeezed out: Richard Dunne battles with Ricardo Gardner[LNB]Gabriel Agbonlahor shot them further in front in the 43rd minute with achance created by John Carew's power. The ball was cut back and theEngland striker placed the ball home. [LNB]Bolton battled back whensubstitute Johan Elmander finished a surprise attack, tucking in arebound from a Gary Cahill shot which had flown in off a post.[LNB] But theywere powerless to stop Villa stretching their lead after 53 minutes asCarew took centre stage.[LNB] Tall order: Aston Villa's John Carew (left) outjumps Fabrice Muamba[LNB]He ran on to Milner's through ball, forced hisway past Zat Knight, nutmegged Cahill then directed his shot home. [LNB]Bolton were now in disarray and Milner scored in the 72nd minute aftera blatant push by Kevin Davies, though Milner needed two stabs to scorefrom the penalty. [LNB]His kick was blocked, Steve Sidwell's effort on therebound hit a post and Milner finally touched it over the line. [LNB]O'Neillsaid: 'It may have meant nothing in the context of today's match but itcould decided who takes the next penalty.' [LNB]Carlos Cuellar added toBolton's misery when he headed a Milner cross in for number five.[LNB] Villa Park will not be renamed by sponsor says manager O'NeillASTON VILLA FC
