Source: SKY_Sports
Knight wants Villa response
Zat Knight has urged his Aston Villa team-mates to bounce back quickly from the FA Cup defeat to Everton.[LNB] Martin O'Neill's men had been hoping to enjoy a long run in the competition this season but they were denied a place in the quarter-finals as Everton prevailed 3-1 at Goodison Park on Sunday.[LNB]It is an important week for Villa as they face CSKA Moscow in the Uefa Cup on Thursday and then entertain Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend.[LNB]Knight accepts that the players will need to respond well to the disappointment to ensure their excellent season does not begin to unravel.[LNB]The defender said: "We have CSKA Moscow and then Chelsea at home this week. They are two crucial games for our season.[LNB]"We have to bounce back quickly from the disappointment of going out of the FA Cup. We have to get over this, and make sure we continue our good season.[LNB]"The cup defeat has made us even more determined to hit straight back with two difficult home matches. We had not lost for a long time and it wasn't a nice feeling.[LNB]"And we conceded three goals, when we have been keeping a lot of clean sheets over the weeks so we must get back to that standard.[LNB]"We must go back to Villa Park and show the fans that we still want success this season, we still want to have a good conclusion to the season."[LNB]CrazyKnight believes Villa were slightly unfortunate to lose to Everton, although he was impressed by Everton and particularly forward Victor Anichebe.[LNB]He said: "It was a bit crazy at the beginning with three early goals, but we feel that after the break we deserved something from the game.[LNB]"It was all very frustrating. To concede the third goal like that maybe showed a lack of concentration.[LNB]"I must admit, though, that their front two were always a handful. Victor Anichebe is a tough opponent.[LNB]"I feel we are unlucky not to be in the last eight. We missed lots of chances and we were forcing Everton back when they got out to score their third."[LNB]
