Stiliyan Petrov targets two wins for Premier League survival

13 April 2011 10:24
Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov has targeted two more wins to guarantee Barclays Premier League survival. [LNB]Petrov believes 43 points will be sufficient to ensure a 25th successive season of top flight football for Villa. Villa, who visit West Ham on Saturday, moved five points clear of the bottom three via the 1-0 home success over Newcastle. [LNB] Eyes on the prize: Petrov (left) believes Villa need two more wins to be safe [LNB]Petrov said: 'We know there are a lot of big games to come. 'The win over Newcastle will mean nothing if we don't get something against West Ham. [LNB]There will be no let-up from the players as we look ahead to the game at Upton Park. [LNB]'We don't want to take one step forward and then one step back. 'We want to take something there and get to that 43 point mark as soon as possible. [LNB] Pure delight: Villa edged towards safety with a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday [LNB]'We can't get into a comfort zone. We have to keep going, keep working and keep picking up points from now until the end of the season.' [LNB]Petrov added: 'If we can get to the points mark we think will be enough, the relief will be felt all around the club. [LNB]'Then the players can start enjoying their football more and play better football. At the moment it's all about results.'[LNB] Thomas Sorensen lauds former Aston Villa teammate Gary Cahill's progressCollins insists Villa spirit is good enough to stay in the Premier LeagueAston Villa FC news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Stiliyan Petrov Places: Newcastle

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