Winning start for Houllier as Villa dump Blackburn out again

GERARD HOULLIER marked his first match as Aston Villa boss with a victory as two goals from Ashley Young and substitute Emile Heskey inspired a Carling Cup comeback against Blackburn last night.

Winning start for Houllier as Villa dump Blackburn out again
Thu, 23 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Aston Villa 3 Blackburn 1 John Curtis

Rovers were the better side in the first half and deservedly led at the interval through Gael Givet’s stunning strike.

But Heskey levelled matters with his first touch after 59 minutes and then Young struck twice in quick succession to see Villa reach the last 16.

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