Crystal Palace 2 Aston Villa 1: Bakary Sako gave Palace fans hope Alan Pardew’s side can flourish without Yannick Bolasie with a dramatic late winner against disappointing Villa.

GARETH BARRY hit the target for the third successive match as Aston Villa came from behind to sustain their push for a top four place in the Barclays Premier League against Blackburn Rovers last night.

SAM Ricketts’ late equaliser ensured the League One play-off semi-final between Swansea and Brentford remains evenly poised.

Blackburn 2 Sunderland 0

West Ham 1 Cardiff 0