James Milner’s 63rd minute effort helped Aston Villa secure three crucial points in the race for fourth place in the Premier League. The result was an important one as it came just a week after Wigan had upset Villa’s rivals for fourth place, Liverpool, 1-0.

James McCarthy’s comical own goal gave Villa the lead at the DW Stadium, but the Irish international atoned for his mistake when he earnt the free kick that allowed the Latics to equalise. N’Zogbia sent in the free kick and former Celtic defender Gary Caldwell took advantage of some poor marking from Villa to nod home. [Read more →]

A quiz on the Liverpool vs Aston Villa fixture at Anfield on Sunday, 22 March 2009 ( 16.00GMT)

1.) In whose memory was a one minute silence held before the start of the match?

2.) What was the final score?

3.) What was unique about Steven Gerrard’s hat trick?

4.) Who got sent off for Aston Villa?

5.) Whom did Pepe Reina assist for the second goal? ( It was his second assist in as many games)

6.) Who was the referee for the clash?

Answers

1.) Their club secretary Bryce Morrison

2.) 5-0 to Liverpool

3.) His first Premier League hat trick at Anfield, and none of them came from open play

4.) Their keeper Brad Friedel

5.) Albert Riera

6.) Martin Atkinson