West Brom fail to finish off Villa

West Brom 1 Aston Villa 1

Villa stunned Albion with a fourth-minute opener, Olof Mellberg rising highest to head home Thomas Hitzlsperger’s supply from the right wing.

The visitors went close to a second when a re-run of the same move ended with Baggies goalkeeper Russell Hoult parrying the Sweden international’s header and Paul Robinson hacking the ball off the line.However, West Brom were back on terms before half-time thanks to Neil Clement who headed home Jonathan Greening’s cross in the 38th minute.