On april 2011
Aston Villa look for a victory that will ensure the permanence finished once and for all after a difficult season and entrains the stretch. The Birmingham visit the difficult field of West Bromwich Albion in the Midlands derby with the intention to seal a win to dedicate to his coach Gerard Houllier, who was discharged last Thursday after eight days in hospital for a heart problem.
It is unknown whether the technical work may be incorporated before the end of the season, but while Gary McAllister will be responsible for leading the squad an extra day. The Aston Villa, who will be in their ranks with the presence of Bannan following its transfer to Leeds, hopes to continue on their upward trend of recent matches and away from a direct rival to the low secure will Chris Brunt, Thomas and Steven Jerome Reid.
OPTA FACTS
There were only four shots on target in the reverse fixture at Villa Park, Gerard Houllier’s team scoring with both of their accurate attempts.
West Brom have scored exactly one goal in seven of the nine Premier League games against Villa and failed to score in the other two.
Four of the nine Premier League games between West Brom and Villa have ended as draws while Villa have won the other five all by a 2-1 scoreline.
West Brom have recouped the joint-most points from losing positions this season (23).
Aston Villa have dropped the joint-most points from winning positions this season (23).
Darren Bent has scored five goals in his last six Premier League appearances.
Peter Odemwingie has scored four goals in his last five Premier League appearances.
Villa have kept just two clean sheets in their last 24 Premier League matches and none in their last 18 away from home.
Villa have only lost two of their last eight Premier League away matches.
The Baggies have lost just one of their last nine Premier League outings.
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