Toffees held as Villains steal point at the death

ASTON VILLA’S faint hopes of achieving Champions League football suffered a setback despite Everton defender Phil Jagielka’s injury-time own goal rescuing them a point last night.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill had challenged his side to win their remaining six games to give them a realistic hope of overhauling Manchester City and Tottenham.

But they had to settle for a point after canceling out Tim Cahill’s double with Gabriel Agbonlahor’s 50th goal for the club and Jagielka’s late helping hand.

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