Another red for Villa, but Lambert insists ‘we are not dirty’

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Midfielder Fabian Delph was sent off in the second-half for a rash tackle on Jordi Gomez as Villa held on for a 0-0 draw against Sunderland.

Kieran Richardson and Gabriel Agbonlahor have been dismissed this month, although Agbonlahor’s red against Manchester United was rescinded. Christian Benteke was also sent off in November after clashing with Ryan Mason against Tottenham – but Lambert has sternly defended his side.