Managers disagree over controversial penalty

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill claimed the penalty which earned his side a 1-0 win over Birmingham today was correctly awarded.

Managers disagree over controversial penalty

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill claimed the penalty which earned his side a 1-0 win over Birmingham today was correctly awarded.

Roger Johnson was penalised for his tackle on Gabriel Agbonlahor, despite getting his foot to the ball, and James Milner converted the 83rd-minute winner.

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