Source: Team_Talk
Downing: Villans fear no one
Villans have already seen off Chelsea and Manchester United this term, marking them out as realistic Champions League contenders.[LNB]Four consecutive victories has helped to keep them in the hunt, while they are now unbeaten in their last seven top flight fixtures.[LNB]Martin O'Neill's men face a tough Christmas though, with Arsenal and Liverpool coming up in their next two games.[LNB]However, Downing is confident that Villa's momentum can carry into the New Year, providing them with an ideal platform on which to build.[LNB]"These are big tests but the confidence is flying at the moment and we have proved we can do well against the big teams," said the England international.[LNB]"We are not fearing anyone. Those teams will be well aware that we have punished the top teams. [LNB]"We have a lot of attacking options but we can defend at times and make it dogged. We have had three great wins. [LNB]"The boss is pleased and the players are all well pleased also." [LNB]Downing is also delighted with his own form of late, with the winger having shone for his new employers since shaking off a foot injury carried over from his time at Middlesbrough.[LNB]"I am getting stronger and at the stage where I keep getting my second wind in games," he added. [LNB]"There is a lot of competition for places now so no-one takes €anything for granted." [LNB][LNB] Barclays Premier League. Click here to bet.
