Late goal gives Villa the points

Aston Villa 1 Blackburn 0

Sat, 01 Jan, 2005 - 17:14

Aston Villa 1 Blackburn 0

Aston Villa’s need to bring in a new striker during January was again highlighted despite Nolberto Solano grabbing a late winner against Mark Hughes’ side.

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