Aston Villa’s winless run continues as Ross Barkley salvages draw against PalaceBy Sunny Badwal, PAOllie Watkins and Ross Barkley helped Aston Villa twice come from behind and earn a 2-2 draw with Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace. Villa began to sense blood – Palace were sitting deeper and Leon Bailey skipped into the area before he rattled the upright. Following the missed penalty, Cheick Doucoure found Sarr in acres of space and he was able to cut across to Devenny who was waiting at the back post to seal a perfect counter-attack. Tielemans was at fault for the missed penalty but he made amends as his corner picked out the rising Barkley to nod home the leveller. Palace almost regained the lead for a third time but Jeffrey Schlupp’s first-time rocket was magnificently tipped onto the post by Martinez.

Source: Irish Independent November 23, 2024 18:48 UTC