Source: SKY_Sports
Sidwell expecting tough tie
Steve Sidwell believes Aston Villa have a tough tie on their hands when they take on Everton in the FA Cup on Sunday.[LNB] Villa needed a replay to see off Doncaster in the last round and know The Toffees will be buzzing following their extra-time success over arch-rivals Liverpool.[LNB]Games are coming thick and fast for Martin O'Neill's side at the moment and Sidwell believes his team-mates' stamina and endurance will dictate how positively they finish the campaign.[LNB]"We knew it was going to be a tough game in the last round against Doncaster, who took us to a replay, and now we've got a tough game to come at Everton," Sidwell said.[LNB]Tough"It is going to be tough especially when you get down to the last part of the FA Cup because it is such a special competition.[LNB]"It doesn't matter who you play. It could be lower league side or a top Premier League side but you know you are going to get a difficult game whoever it is.[LNB]"We are in amongst it in three competitions and the question is 'can we last the pace?' That is what it boils down to. We have got a squad now that we think are capable of doing it.[LNB]"It is down to us. We are a victim of our own success at the minute with the amount of games we've got to play, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and now being at the top part of the Premier League.[LNB]"But those are the demands you expect for being up there - and we want to strive to achieve something special for this football club this season."[LNB]
