Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham

Published : 17 Jan 2010 15:49:33

Struggling West Ham clinched a vital away point as they frustrated Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa in an uninspiring draw at Villa Park.Villa were stifled by West Ham's five-man midfield, and the visitors could have taken an early lead only for Frank Nouble to fire over from 12 yards. After the break, Villa's James Milner clipped the post with a 20-yard drive and James Collins volleyed wide. Villa applied late pressure but were denied by a resolute Hammers defence. Martin O'Neill's V.... read more